RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown provides comprehensive nursing care to patients at all stages of life, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role requires adherence to organizational policies and standards while coordinating patient care activities among assigned staff. New graduates are welcome, though a current Registered Nurse license and BLS certification are mandatory, with a bachelor's degree and experience in a hospital setting preferred.
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:
nursing, cardiac surgery, patient care, healthcare, Registered Nurse, BLS certification, patient assessment, nursing process, hospital nursing, Georgia nursing