Overview:
Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
Responsibilities: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. Qualifications:
Education
- Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Georgia State Registered Nurse license or multistate compact license
Required: BLS and ACLS certifications
Stress Lab experience preferred
Required experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a Diagnostic Cardiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Emergency Department setting
Skills: Expert knowledge of cardiac rhythms, cardiovascular pharmacology, and a high success rate with difficult IV sticks
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
