Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Intervention & EP
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has an immediate opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Interventional Cardiology Progressive Care Unit.

The Interventional Cardiology Progressive Care Unit is a 23-bed cardiac stepdown unit located in the Blue Tower at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. It's a fast pace cardiac unit that specializes in the care of Interventional, Electrophysiology and Acute MI patients. These patients primarily undergo invasive procedures to diagnose and treat coronary artery and peripheral arterial disease. Our nurses practice under our Evidence Based Pracitx Model and are highly trained in the care and recovery of our Cath Lab procedural. Our nurses are empowered to learn and grow professionally and actively participate in our unit shared governance.

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Responsibilities

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed andunlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receiveindividualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that isadministered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStarShared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar ProfessionalPractice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competenciesare derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practiceof nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements theScope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voiceof the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)from an accredited school of nursing preferred; National certification in area of specialtypreferred.

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification:Current/active license as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia; Must have a current BLScard from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.

Required Minimum Experience:Experience with direct patient care preferred.

Required Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to supportclinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills alongwith customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Possessexcellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills alongwith possessing strong critical thinking skills.

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