Job Description
The Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Cardiac Hospitalist unit provides comprehensive patient care during hospitalization, focusing on discharge planning and care transitions.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, interpreting diagnostic tests, assessing patient needs, and providing emergency and primary care.
Collaborates with the team to develop and guide care plans, supervises ancillary staff, and ensures quality standards.
Qualifications include a nursing diploma, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, with preferred prior nursing or PCA experience.
The unit is a 29-bed cardiac care unit serving a diverse patient population requiring telemetry monitoring post-cardiac procedures.
This role requires safeguarding sensitive health information in accordance with privacy regulations.