RN-Cardiac Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Stepdown is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, utilizing established nursing processes to assess and implement care plans. This role requires adherence to organizational policies, maintaining standards of practice, and coordinating care activities among nursing staff. New graduates are eligible, provided they hold a valid nursing license in Georgia, with a preference for candidates with hospital experience and advanced certification in their specialty.
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 care, patient care, nursing, healthcare, hospital, licensed nurse, nursing process, patient assessment, BLS certification
