Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, managing patients with conditions such as CAD, HTN, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valve disease. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans, while promoting patient and family-centered care, education, and safety. The nurse collaborates with an interprofessional team to ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and communicates care plans across the continuum. Critical nursing skills and adherence to standards are essential.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licensing: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and extensive EKG certifications are desirable.
- Skills: Critical assessment, communication, patient education, and teamwork.
Additional Details:
- Opportunities for professional development, leadership, and career advancement via a structured Nurse Career Ladder.
- Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, and relocation support.
- This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.