RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients across all age groups. This role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while coordinating activities among assigned staff to ensure quality outcomes. Candidates must hold a valid RN license in Georgia, with BLS certification and preference given to those with additional qualifications or hospital experience.
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:
Registered Nurse, cardiac surgery, patient care, nursing, BLS certification, RN license, healthcare, hospital nursing, nursing standards, patient assessment
