Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Cardiology Progressive Care Unit

Overview

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Responsibilities

The Interventional Cardiology Progressive Care Unit is a 23-bed cardiac stepdown unit located in the Blue Tower at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Its 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.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar
Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are 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 practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope 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 voice
of 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.

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification :

* Current/active license as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia;
* Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
* National certification in area of specialty preferred.

Required Minimum Experience :

* Experience with direct patient care preferred.

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