RN - Cardiac Care, Nights

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and equitable compensation

Total Wellness programs

100% paid Maternity Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer Paid Military Leave

Celebration of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking a Staff Nurse for a full-time position in their cardiac unit located in Snellville, Georgia. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessments and coordinated care activities in a highly collaborative environment. Candidates must hold a current Georgia RN license and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Benefits include competitive compensation, paid maternity leave, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License, BLS certification required.
• For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Conducts patient assessments including a comprehensive health history.
• Carries out a formulated plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Sign on bonus Available up to $15,000

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!

Overview

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights

Responsibilities

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

• Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history.
• Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
• 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.
• Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
• Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
• 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

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. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Benefits

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