Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a high-acuity Cardiac Special Care unit.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
- Perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient responses.
- Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and coordinate discharge planning and patient education.
- Delegate tasks, promote teamwork, troubleshoot equipment issues, and participate in unit-based decision-making.
- Engage in quality and safety initiatives, supporting organizational standards and evidence-based practices.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
- Experience in Cardiac Step Down, including titrating medication IVs, BiPap, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to high-acuity, critical care environments.
Additional Details: The role involves working in a 14-bed unit with a focus on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical intermediate care, emphasizing patient safety, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.