Lead Neuro-Cardiac RN on 42-Bed Unit

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Alabama is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Heart Failure / Stroke Unit. You will monitor, educate and coordinate care for patients with complex neuro-cardiac conditions.

You will supervise non-licensed staff, perform timely assessments, document care, and participate in unit huddles and PI activities to improve outcomes. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS as applicable to specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Acute Care – BLS required; Cardiac/Critical Care – BLS and ACLS required.
• Emergency Department – BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC; Perioperative – BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Supervises LPNs, PCAs, and other support staff.
• Assesses patients on admission and ongoing to address physical, psychological, social, and functional needs.
• Plans, provides and documents patient and family education, addressing barriers to learning.
• Coordinates care with patients, families, providers and other disciplines to achieve outcomes.
• Delegates nursing care according to patient needs and team capabilities.
• Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit huddles.
• Supports performance improvement activities and PI measures.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Delegation

Education

RN license

Job description

DCH Health System in Alabama is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Heart Failure / Stroke Unit. You will monitor, educate and coordinate care for patients with complex neuro-cardiac conditions.

You will supervise non-licensed staff, perform timely assessments, document care, and participate in unit huddles and PI activities to improve outcomes. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS as applicable to specialty areas.