Observation and Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse wanted in central Tennessee
Still hiring during COVID-19
Days and nights available, 7-7 shifts
This 25-bed observation unit specializes in the care of cardiac and vascular patients ranging in age from adulthood to geriatric. Adults with acute medical or surgical requires 23 hour observation and constitutes the majority of the admissions. Nurse to patient ratio 5/6:1 depending on shift.
Special procedures performed on the cardiovascular unit include but not limited to:
- Antiplatelet therapy
- Antiarrhythmic therapy
- Post Pacemaker
- Interventional Cardiology Care
- Monitoring ER patients who require further testing
This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process; assesses, treats and care for patients demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Oversees the work of other professional and non-professional personnel.
Located about an hour and a half east of Nashville, this medical center prides themselves on both their patient care and their patient satisfaction. Each patient receives individualized care and is treated to the highest possible standard. Not only does this hospital want the patient to have the best possible outcome, they want the entire experience to be as smooth as possible and this takes each and every team member.
A top draw to the area for young professionals and families is the recreational programs and various city parks locally. The recreational programs are offered for all ages and the climate makes it easy to enjoy the parks almost year-round. For the hospital itself, they were one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital in 2017 according to, Truven Health Analytics .
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- MUST have CCU Experience
- BLS and ACLS Certifications
- Critical Care class preferred or within three years of hire as staffing allows
- Intermediate Arrhythmia class
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