Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, managing patients with diverse cardiac conditions such as CAD, HTN, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and participating in professional development activities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing; RN license required.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
- Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and extensive EKG training are valued.
- Strong assessment skills, cultural competence, and ability to work safely are essential.
Key Duties:
- Deliver comprehensive patient care within established nursing standards.
- Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management.
- Develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring continuity across care settings.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, quality, and professional growth.
Additional Benefits:
- Relocation assistance, 401(k) matching, flexible scheduling, and benefits eligibility.
- Opportunities for professional development, tuition assistance, and comprehensive health coverage.