Description

Piedmont Atlanta is seeking a RN for CVOR/Open Heart. With a nationally ranked cardiovascular expertise for innovative heart and vascular care, Piedmont Heart Institute is a clinical destination for the surgical treatment of the most complex heart conditions. Piedmont Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in Georgia, treating move that 3.4 million patients annually.

Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The CVOR staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

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:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in a CVOR Setting Preferred