Job: Staff Nurse - CVICU

Company Name: Piedmont Hospital
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: ATLANTA, GA, United States
Department: ICU RED
Salary: Highly Competitive
Shift/Hours: 12 hrs / night
Hours/Pay Period: 72
Degree Required: Associates Degree in Nursing
Job ID: 6141-P2127-06412
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2009

Years Experience: 2
Complete Description:

Direct and/or indirect total, holistic clinical nursing care of adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients. Directs and guides personnel assigned, including clinical partners, support partners and clerical partners. Delivers age appropriate education, care and support to all age groups that are provided services on the assigned unit. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning care that takes into consideration the patient's conditions and complications, as well as the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on the family. Administers medication in a safe and timely manner. Assesses the patient continuously, in collaboration with the primary care provider, patient care management and other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care. Additional responsibilities based upon area/unit assignments:

Cardiovascular ICU
- Assessment and care of patients following open heart surgery utilizing hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical ventilation support.

Graduate from a recognized school of nursing as a Registered Nurse is required. CCRN and 2 years of CVICU experience is preferred. Must possess a valid and current Registered Nurse License issued by the state of Georgia. Current BCLS and ACLS certification is required.