RN - Cardiac Care Unit

Description :

Piedmont Eastside, Full

time days

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Bonus Available!

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!

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 :

For PRN positions : One year of

nursing experience in a hospital setting is required

Bachelors degree preferred

Advanced

certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred