Role Overview: Provides direct patient care within high-risk cardiac units, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across care continuum.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
- Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
- Preferred Skills: Telemetry/Cardiac experience.
Additional Information: Opportunities for career growth through a professional ladder that encourages development, leadership, and advancement with pay increases. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more. This role is integral to providing high-quality cardiac care in a Magnet-recognized hospital setting.