RN-Cardiac Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Stepdown is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care activities and adherence to organizational policies, while fostering professional growth and accountability. Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia and hold BLS certification, with a preference for those with hospital nursing experience and advanced specialty certifications.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care, Patient Care, Nursing Practice, Georgia RN License, BLS Certification, Healthcare, Nurse Staffing, Nursing Program, Patient Coordination