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    registered nurse, cardiac observation unit, step down rn - Atlanta, GA , USA, United States - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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    NEW Unit - Your insight matters


    The
    4B Moderate Care Unit will be a
    fast paced unit with a high volume of patient turnover and a wide variety in patient diagnosis.

    It will be an excellent learning platform for a vast amount of cardiovascular procedures and diagnosis. Working in this environment will develop organization skills and critical thinking. It will also be a great opportunity to develop critical care skills and enhance and fine tune assessment skills.


    12 bed ,
    24 hour observation unit that will be utilized by the entire heart/vascular service line at EUH. This includes CICU, CVICU, 6E (CVICU's stepdown cardiac floor), 8E (CVICU's stepdown vascular floor), and 4G (CICU stepdown floor). Patients that will be on this unit will be a combination of critical care patients awaiting placement in one of the heart/vascular ICU's or stepdown units. This unit will also be an observation are for patients that came in for a same day procedure that may need to be monitored for a longer period of time but plan to discharged home, assuming all goes well.


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    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
    • Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
    • BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) required

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

    Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.

    Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.

    Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families. Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team. Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process. Demonstrates developed assessment skills. Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. Continues to recognize own performance limitations, but requires minimal assistance. Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart). Plans and implements patient care independently. Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care. Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate. Identifies patient and family learning needs and makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs. Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice. Manages time effectively. Identifies the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research. Delegates appropriately utilizing the Synergy model of care.

    Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.

    Functions in a developing leadership role. Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned. Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor. Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Reduces barriers to facilitate communication. Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills. Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family. Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition. Has awareness of one's own values and how they effect interactions and relationships.


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    (Medium-Heavy lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.


    ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
    Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

    Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

    Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation ; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.


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    Division _Emory Univ Hospital_


    Campus Location _Atlanta, GA, 30322_


    Campus Location _US-GA-Atlanta_


    Department _EUH Moderate Care Unit 4B-N_


    Job Type _Regular Full-Time_


    Job Number _129390_


    Job Category _Nursing_


    Schedule _7p-7:30a_


    Standard Hours _36 Hours_


    Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions.

    Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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