Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, managing patients with cardiac conditions such as CAD, HTN, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valve disease. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The nurse collaborates with an interprofessional team, including hospitalists and medical staff, to deliver comprehensive care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree in Nursing
- Licensure: Current RN license
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and extensive EKG certifications required
- Skills: Critical assessment, communication, patient education, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols
Key Duties:
- Promote patient-centered care and educate families on managing illnesses and medications
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities
- Develop, document, and communicate individualized care plans
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations
- Maintain safety standards in all activities
Additional Benefits: Competitive pay progression through a nurse career ladder, relocation assistance, 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.