RN - Cardiac Care Unit, PRN

Overview :

Piedmont Eastside, PRN

Days

This 18-bed cardiac unit

specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The

typical patient population found in the CCU includes but is not

limited to patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac

dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary

embolism and / or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and

carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate / step down unit.

The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1 : 4 when caring for these

patients. Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology

and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients. If

you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit

group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is

the place for you!

Responsibilities : RESPONSIBLE

FOR :

The staff nurse provides

nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing

nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care

for patients. He / she functions within the framework of the policies

and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional

growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for

maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care

activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality

nursing care.

Qualifications : MINIMUM EDUCATION

REQUIRED :

Graduate of a nursing

program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED :

New Graduates of a nursing

program eligible

MINIMUM

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

/ >

Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse

or NLC / eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification

required.

ADDITIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS :

Advanced certification in

field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting

Preferred.

Business Unit : Name :

Eastside Medical Center LLC