Registered Nurse Lead - Medical Cardiology

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Macon, GA seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Leader to join our 30-bed 7Heart unit, specializing in acute and chronic cardiac care.

You will oversee patient flow, discharge planning, and staff performance while ensuring top-quality care and timely communication with patients, families, and physicians.

The role requires GA RN licensure and BSN preferred, with at least 6 months as a Clinical Nurse and prior charge nurse exposure.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• BSN preferred; accredited nursing program graduate.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Clinical Nurse; 2 years preferred with 6 months as Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the health care team with emphasis on coordination of patient care and throughput of patients.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and serves as a resource and role model for staff.
• Facilitates safe/effective plans through early identification of patient needs and resources; focus on discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nurse

Discharge planning

Communication

Staff evaluation

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Where You Will Work:

Are you on the lookout for a fast-paced and rewarding nursing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our 30-bed 7Heart unit specializes in patients with acute and chronic disease processes, including, but not limited to, congestive heart failure patients and cardiology patients requiring diagnostic testing and state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical interventions for atrial fibrillation and other dysrhythmias. 7HT also extends care and treatment to patients suffering from other organ system diseases and supports med/surg overflow patients.

If you're passionate about providing top-notch care and eager to join a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to the health care team with an emphasis on coordination of patient care and throughput of patients. Demonstrates technical and clinical competence and serves as clinical resource person and role model for staff. Facilitates the development of safe/effective plans through early identification of patient needs and resources. Anticipate medical/psychosocial needs in high-risk patients. Facilitate appropriate clinical pathways and plans of care. Participate in daily rounds on all patients with a focus on discharge planning. Serves as charge nurse and operational leader for patient flow when not in administrative role. Assures that patient and caregivers are aware of the patient care plan and anticipated day of discharge. Responds to customer concerns or complaints timely. Alerts physicians of cases needing review and/or discussion. Acts as a liaison between patient, family, physician, and interdisciplinary health care team regarding plan of care and progress towards goals. Works with Clinical Intake and Navigation Center to effect efficient patient flow. Reviews and amends staffing to determine immediate needs and anticipates staffing needs for future shifts. Facilitates the accomplishment of a safe discharge plan related to patient needs and payor specifications. Engages with patient, family and post-acute care to ensure post discharge planning and follow-up actions are taken by appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the evaluation of staff performance. Aligns educational activities with organizational and departmental goals. Assures timely, sufficient communication and provision of educational activities. Works with unit leadership to facilitate orientation for staff new to the department. Assures that orientation, education and competency checklists are completed and stored appropriately.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Current RN license with the Georgia State Board of Nursing
• Must attend hospital mandatory training annually. Must maintain and successfully complete all competencies-including age specific and other department specific training on an annual basis. Training Requirements-internally developed and national/ professional organization courses- to be completed in unit-specified time period

Education Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience Required:

Minimum 6 months experience as a Clinical Nurse. Prefer 2 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse and 6 months of experience functioning as a Charge Nurse.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self-directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Works in hospital and clinical environments. May work in extreme heat with hot materials. Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize workspace to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.

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.