Description

Job Summary
Registered Nurse opportunity within a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Various shifts are available with a weekend rotation requirement.

This specialized 24-bed unit provides cardiac monitoring and care for cardiac observation patients, procedural patients, and short-stay inpatients with conditions such as chest pain, atrial fibrillation, syncope, NSTEMI, and congestive heart failure.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the lifespan. The role requires strong clinical expertise in a fast-paced, dynamic cardiac environment.

 
Key Responsibilities
Perform age-specific admission and ongoing assessments; develop and revise individualized plans of care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families to implement and evaluate care plans
Administer and document treatments and medications accurately using electronic medical records
Identify and address patient and family educational needs in a timely manner
Serve as a patient advocate and provide psychological, social, and cultural support
Apply knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care
Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing patient conditions
Develop strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, and optimize resource utilization
Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians
Manage resources, establish priorities, and adjust the environment to meet patient care needs
Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
Support orientation and training of new employees
Provide constructive feedback and participate in unit and organizational activities
Assist in educational activities within the unit/department
 

Requirements

Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or approved program eligible for licensure

Licensure/Certification:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for RN licensure
AHA BLS-HCP certification required
Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required based on unit
Other Requirements:

Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills