New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) | 4M- Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit (CV Step-Down)

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a registered nurse to join a fast-paced medical-surgical unit. You will provide direct patient care, assess needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Minimum requirements include an RN license and approval by a Board of Nursing. A BSN is preferred, and new graduate sponsorship for permanent residency is not available. Expect ongoing professional development and strict adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active registered nurse (RN) license for the state(s) where practice; multi-state license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care with patients and families.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, collaborates with the care team.
• Upholds a culture of safety and ethical patient care.
• Continues professional development and maintains certifications.
• Appropriately delegates and documents in the EHR.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Fast-paced work

EHR literacy

Education

BSN

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• 24-bed private CV Stepdown and telemetry unit
• Specializes in caring for cardiothoracic/vascular surgical, pre-operative and post-operative progressive care patients
• 4Main teammates new to critical care or enrolled in the Critical Care Academy (CCA)
• Also serves as med/surg overflow

4Main CV Stepdown

• 24-bed private CV Stepdown and telemetry unit
• Specializes in caring for cardiothoracic/vascular surgical, pre-operative and post-operative progressive care patients
• 4Main teammates new to critical care or enrolled in the Critical Care Academy (CCA)
• Also serves as med/surg overflow

A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Major Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services

Note

Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide permanent residency sponsorship for new graduate RN positions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.