Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse opportunity within a Cardiac Clinical Decision Unit. Various shifts are available with a weekend rotation requirement.
This 24-bed cardiac-focused unit provides specialized care and monitoring 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 outcomes across the lifespan in a dynamic and fast-paced cardiac environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform age-specific admission and ongoing assessments; develop and update individualized plans of care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to implement and evaluate care plans
Administer and document medications and treatments accurately using electronic medical record systems
Identify and address patient and caregiver educational needs
Serve as a patient advocate and provide psychological, social, and cultural support
Apply knowledge of growth and development to deliver age-appropriate care
Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing situations
Develop strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, and optimize resource utilization
Serve as a clinical role model for coworkers, students, and physicians
Manage resources, establish priorities, and adjust care environments to meet patient needs
Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
Support orientation and training of new employees
Provide constructive feedback and engage in unit and organizational activities
Assist in educational activities within the 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 judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
