Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, GA

Charge Nurse - Cardiac Observation

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Days This 6-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of observation status patients. The typical patient population found in the cardiac observation unit includes patients with diagnoses such as chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, NSTEMIS, as well as the occasional overflow patient admitted for dialysis, syncope, etc. Nurses working in this area must be competent regarding rhythm recognition as well as cardiac catheterization recovery, TR bands, etc. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. Our team shares a space with ARU and therefor works very closely with them and occasionally assists with their outpatients' preoperative care as well as 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! RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Demonstrated clinical competency.