Registered Nurse- Emergency Care Nights

Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Nights
Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Full Time Nights
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 patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4 when caring for these patients. 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!
Responsible for: Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care to include facilitating patient flow in coordination with Bed Control, Patient Access, or Administrative Supervisor to include triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Monitors patient care delivery, to include appropriate implementation of protocol, administration of medications, and treatment modalities.
Communicates patient flow/patient care issues to appropriate physician and/or clinical manager.
Adjusts assignments as needed during the shift.
Fairly and equitably administers departmental and hospital policies.
Maintains a high level of clinical competency in administering nursing care to include accurate determination of patients acuity and Implements appropriate medical response to include use of protocols/policies/pathways.
Promptly reports issues that cannot be resolved during the shift to clinical manager, with suggestions for resolution.
Ensures that system issues involving other departments, that can cause decreased quality of care or productivity, are reported to the clinical manager.
Promotes customer satisfaction by responding to service issues in a timely and effective manner.
Serves as a resource and a role model for the nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit.
Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.
As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. Youll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Wellness coaching app 24/7 live coaching
Physician and nursing peer coaching
Financial wellness planning and education
Broad employee assistance program services
Opportunity for PTO cash-in
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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
Graduate of a nursing program.
One (1) year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
Current license in the state of Georgia as a registered nurse or NLC/eNLC multistate license. Two (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelors degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum). Business Unit: Company Name:
Eastside Medical Center
Piedmont Healthcare