Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, focusing on patients with myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, promoting patient and family-centered care, and educating on illness management and medication use.
Key duties involve developing and documenting individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and ensuring effective communication across care settings. The role emphasizes safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
Qualifications include a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree, RN licensure, and preferred experience of two years with a Bachelor’s degree. The position offers opportunities for career advancement through a nurse career ladder, with pay increases aligned to levels achieved.
Skills and Qualifications:
- RN licensure
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience
Additional Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, paid time off
- Relocation assistance available