RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Nights, Sign on Bonus Available at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac surgery, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role requires a current nursing license in Georgia, with new graduates eligible to apply, and emphasizes the importance of professional growth and adherence to nursing standards. The nurse coordinates patient care activities and ensures high-quality nursing practices in a hospital setting, with additional qualifications such as advanced certifications being preferred.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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:
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.
Keywords:
nursing, registered nurse, cardiac surgery, patient care, healthcare, nursing program, hospital, BLS certification, Georgia nursing license, professional growth
