Staff Nurse - CVICU Job (ATLANTA, GA, US)

Job DescriptionJob Title: Staff Nurse - CVICUCompany Name: Piedmont HospitalEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: ATLANTA, GA, United StatesDepartment: ICU REDSalary: Highly CompetitiveShift/Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM) 12 hours nightsHours/Pay Period: 72Degree Required: State LicenseJob ID: 6141-P2127-014252Date Posted: Jan 26, 2012Years Experience: 1Job Category: NursesNote: Please read the complete description below before applying for this job.Complete DescriptionPiedmont Hospital ranked as the top acute-care community hospital in metro Atlanta and the metro area's No. 2 hospital overall on the 2011-12 Best Hospitals list by US News and World Report. An emphasis on teamwork, with collaboration among physicians, staff and patients, helps ensure the highest quality of care.There is only one place where you can achieve the perfect balance between HEALTH and CARE. Here, compassion is the number one job requirement and benefit. Here, healing comes not only from technology, but also from the human touch.NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED CARDIOVASCULAR CRITICAL CARE NURSESRESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment and care of patients with cardiovascular surgical procedures utilizing hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical ventilation support. 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:QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from a recognized school of nursing as a Registered Nurse is required. Prefer CCRN Certification and Open Heart Experience. Must possess a valid and current Registered Nurse License issued by the state of Georgia and have current BCLS and ACLS certification.Piedmont Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Additional InformationWeekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.Rotating Shifts may be required.

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