RN - Inpatient Heart Failure, FT WEO

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a heart failure nurse to provide expert nursing care within a nationally recognized heart failure program. The role focuses on coordinating patient care activities and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Candidates should have at least a nursing program graduate degree, valid Georgia RN license, and BLS certification. Additional experience in nursing is preferred and a bachelor's degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Registered Nurse license in Georgia.
• BLS certification required.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities.
• Provide expert nursing care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient advocacy

Nursing process assessment

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview:

The Heart Failure Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) serves as the foundation of a nationally recognized heart failure program, grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. In 2020, our program distinguished itself as the third in the nation to achieve Heart Failure Certification through DNV, reflecting commitment to evidence-based standards and a culture of continuous improvement. In 2022, we further demonstrated our commitment to exceptional outcomes by achieving Gold Plus Status from the American Heart Association, a designation we continue to maintain through sustained performance in quality metrics and guideline-directed care.

Our multidisciplinary team plays a critical role in advancing patient outcomes through comprehensive education, individualized transition planning, and long-term disease management. These efforts directly impact reduced readmissions, improved symptom control, and enhanced quality of life for patients living with heart failure. The heart failure nurse is central to this work, providing expert nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient-centered care across the continuum.

Practicing within the framework of organizational policies and procedures, the heart failure nurse demonstrates professional accountability, clinical leadership, and a commitment to ongoing growth. This role is responsible for upholding standards of nursing practice, coordinating patient care activities, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care. Through clinical expertise, coordination of care, and patient advocacy, the heart failure nurse contributes significantly to the success of the program and the delivery of exceptional outcomes for our patients.

Responsibilities:

Heart Failure IPU WEO 1

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

Business Unit: Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital