RN - Cardiac Telemetry, WEO, Nights

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Stockbridge, Georgia, is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join their Cardiac Telemetry unit. The role requires coordination of patient care, adherence to nursing standards, and maintaining care quality. Candidates must have a nursing degree, current RN licensure in Georgia, and preferred experience in a hospital setting. Certifications in BCLS and ACLS are also required, with additional certifications needed within six months of hiring.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Georgia is required.
• Graduate from a nursing program is required.
• 1 year of hospital experience needed for PRN positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Coordinate patient care activities of assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of nursing practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Cardiac Management

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Henry Hospital – 4 South Cardiac Telemetry

It’s 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 to 1:5.

• 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-catheterization 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
• 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 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/eNLC Multistate License. Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

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

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele: 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: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Dialysis: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred
• Emergency Department: 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: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics: PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital; PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital within 180 Days Required
• Surgical Services: ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients; BLS required within 180 Days Required
• Women’s Services: Various ACLS/NRP/NICU/PNP requirements with orientation periods and 180 Days Required

Business Unit

Piedmont Henry Hospital