RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients across their lifespan, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates within the healthcare team to ensure high standards of patient care and maintains accountability through adherence to policies and procedures. Qualifications include a nursing degree, a current state license, and BLS certification, with a preference for experienced candidates in a hospital setting.
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 Surgery, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, BLS Certification, Nursing Qualifications, Hospital Nursing, Lifecare Nursing, Patient Assessment