Role Overview: Provides direct patient care within high-risk cardiac units, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities in accordance with standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication use.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities while pursuing professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
- Utilize critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
- Maintain safety awareness as this is a safety-sensitive role.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Current RN licensure; no prior experience required, but two years of experience is preferred.
- Telemetry/cardiac experience is advantageous.
- Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills.
Additional Information: The role offers competitive pay, shift differentials, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, promoting professional growth, leadership, and service excellence.