Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, managing patients with conditions such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. The nurse will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team and educating patients and families on disease management and post-treatment care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and document care plans with clear goals, communicating effectively across the continuum of care.
- Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
- Maintain safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive role.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
- Skills: Critical thinking, teamwork, patient education, and adherence to standards of nursing care.
Additional Information:
- Opportunities for career advancement via a Nurse Career Ladder.
- Benefits include relocation assistance, 12-hour shifts, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health benefits.
- This role requires a high level of safety awareness and professional development engagement.