RN - Cardiac Telemetry, WEO, Nghts

Piedmont Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Georgia seeks a Staff Nurse for its Cardiac/Pulmonary Unit. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, conducting assessments, and coordinating patient activities. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, and new graduates are welcome to apply. Key responsibilities include telemetry monitoring and cardiac drip management. This position offers a chance to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• No experience required; new graduates accepted.
• Working experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the lifecycle using established processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities of assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of nursing practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient care assessment

Telemetry Monitoring

Bipap management

Cardiac drip management

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

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 Cardiac Telemetry

32 Beds

• Arrhythmia Management
  • Cardioversion
  • Pharmacologic Management
  • Tikosyn Loading
• Management of titratable Cardiac drips
  • Amiodarone, Milrinone, Cardizem, Bumex, Heparin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Nitroglycerine
• Management of Bipap
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Management of High-Flow
• Management of post intra-cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker placement
• Post Cardiac-catherization Care
  • TR Band Management
• DKA management
  • Glucommander and titratable Insulin drip

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a nursing program Required
• Bachelors 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 Required

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 and
• BCLS – Basic Life Support Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification – (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification – (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
• Emergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification – (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification – required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification – required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Surgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR BLS required only within 180 Days Required
• Womens Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification – (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital