RN Cath Lab 32hrs per week

JOB SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

Essential Functions

• Identifies existing and potential problems, and seek or implement appropriate solutions.
• Performs, plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Specializes in the care and management of cardiac adult and geriatric patients and provides rehabilitative care, education, and psychosocial support to cardiac patients

Minimum Education 

• Associates degree in Nursing- Required
• Bachelors degree in Nursing - Preferred

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.

Required Licenses

[Georgia, United States]

• Registered Nurse GA RN License or Compact License

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)