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Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Days

Piedmont Healthcare · Snellville, GA

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Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Days

Snellville, GA

Posted 6 days ago

About the job

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA, seeks a Charge RN for its cardiac unit. The role involves coordinating patient care, supervising staff, and ensuring quality delivery in a dedicated cardiac/vascular unit with a patient ratio of 1:4.

Requirements

RN state licensure in Georgia
1 year hospital nursing experience
CPR certification
ACLS certification
PALS certification

Qualifications

Graduate from accredited nursing school
Bachelor's degree preferred
Ability to handle stressful environments
Effective communication skills
Leadership skills

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Overview:

Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Full Time Days

*Sign on Bonus Available up to $5,000

Piedmont Eastside, Snellville, GA

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!

Responsibilities:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.

2. Monitors patient care delivery, to include appropriate implementation of protocol, administration of medications, and treatment modalities.

3. Communicates patient flow/patient care issues to appropriate physician and/or clinical manager.

4. Coordinates issues of diversion, as appropriate.

5. Coordinates equitable distribution of staff assignments based on skill mix, staffing levels, patient diagnosis, volume, and acuity. Adjusts assignments as needed during the shift.

6. Fairly and equitably administers departmental and hospital policies.

7. Assists the clinical manager, as necessary, to ensure appropriate staffing levels and most efficient use of staffing plan.

8. Monitors census and appropriately anticipates the need to assume clinical role as needed.

9. Maintains a high level of clinical competency in administering nursing care to include accurate determination of patient's acuity and Implements appropriate medical response to include use of protocols/policies/pathways.

10. Promptly reports issues that cannot be resolved during the shift to clinical manager, with suggestions for resolution.

11. Ensures that system issues involving other departments, that can cause decreased quality of care or productivity, are reported to the clinical manager.

12. Promotes customer satisfaction by responding to service issues in a timely and effective manner.

13. Serves as a resource and a role model for the nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

- Leadership Skills

- Effective Communication Skills

- Initiative

- Independent Judgment

- Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Piedmont Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions about applicants and employees based on qualifications and performance, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic testing, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or military service.

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. 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. You'll 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. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

Total Rewards that work for you:

Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
Total Wellness programs for you and your family
Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Broad Employee Assistance Program services

PTO your way

Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
Employer Paid Military Leave
Opportunity for PTO cash-in
Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

Benefits

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
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Qualifications:

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
ACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required
NRP by the end of orientation period (Women's Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery) Required
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) within 1 Year Required
PEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 Days

Addendum

Business Unit : Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center

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