RN - Cardiac Telemetry, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a full-time RN in the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care to patients, managing arrhythmias, and coordinating care activities in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated team in a 32-bed unit, ensuring high-quality care is delivered to patients. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about cardiac care and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with a current Georgia RN license required.
• New graduates eligible; hospital experience preferred for PRN positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.

Skills

Arrhythmia Management

Cardioversion

Pharmacologic Management

Telemetry Monitoring

DKA management

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Description:

RN - Cardiac Tele, full-time nights

Piedmont Henry Hospital
4 South Cardiac Telemetry
Its Time to Get Better at Piedmont! Join us at Piedmont Henry as we continue to grow! We are a 32 bed Cardiac/Pulmonary Unit with Hospitalists /APPs 24/7. Also included in our staff mix are Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Patient Care Technicians. Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:4/ 1:5.
4 South
32 Beds

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.

Key Duties Include:

1. Arrhythmia Management
2. Cardioversion
3. Pharmacologic Management
4. Tikosyn Loading
5. Management of titratable Cardiac drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Milrinone, Cardizem, Bumex, Heparin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Nitroglycerine)
6. Management of Bipap
7. Telemetry Monitoring
8. Management of High-Flow
9. Management of post intra-cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker placement
10. Post Cardiac-catherization Care (e.g., TR Band Management)
11. DKA management (e.g., Glucommander and titratable Insulin drip)

Minimum Requirements:

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 preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum).
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.