RN - Cardiac Observation, Nights

Cardiac Observation Unit Nurse

Join our team at Piedmont Eastside, a full-time night position in a 6-bed cardiac unit specializing in the care of observation status patients. The typical patient population includes patients with diagnoses such as chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, NSTEMI, as well as the occasional overflow patient admitted for dialysis, syncope, etc. Nurses working in this area must be competent in rhythm recognition and cardiac catheterization recovery, including TR bands. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Our team shares a space with the ARU and works closely with them, occasionally assisting with their outpatient preoperative care and recoveries. If you are interested in working with a fun-loving and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the cardiac observation unit is the place for you!

Job Description

• Provide holistic, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology to strengthen patient care and services.
• Participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
• BLS certification required.
• New graduates of a nursing program are eligible.
• For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles.
• Total wellness programs for you and your family, including wellness coaching and financial wellness planning.
• PTO your way with combined PTO days for greater flexibility and 100% paid maternity leave (requires return to work).
• Choice of medical/prescription drug plans, dental and vision coverage, adoption assistance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Fully paid long-term disability and basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Community Overview

Piedmont's Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates diversity, making us stronger because of our team members' diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family.