RN - Cardiac Care, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid maternity leave

Employer paid military leave

Flexible PTO

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Snellville is hiring staff nurses for full-time night shifts. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care to patients in a cardiac unit with diverse needs, including assessments and documentation. New graduates are welcome, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and prior nursing experience. Sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 are available for qualified candidates. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Registered Nurse license in Georgia required.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients of all age groups.
• Document patient care and concerns accurately.
• Communicate issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights

Sign on bonus Available up to $10,000

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 patients with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patients that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial and health history.
2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
3. Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.
4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
5. Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
8. Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
9. Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required. New Graduates of a nursing program eligible - Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting - Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure - Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNCL Multistate License. Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support - Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Benefits

Total Rewards that work for you:

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services

PTO your way

• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

Benefits

• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Business Unit : Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center