RN-Cardiac Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Stepdown provides comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role requires adherence to organizational policies and includes the coordination of patient care activities to ensure quality service. Ideal candidates are recent graduates from an accredited nursing program, holding a current RN license and BLS certification, with a preference for those with hospital experience.
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 Stepdown, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Process, BLS Certification, Patient Assessment, Nursing Degree