Career Opportunities: Registered Nurse RN - CVSU S2E (10684) Req Id10684- Posted08/24/2018-Job Category (1)-20-Northeast GA Medical Center-Full Time-United States-GA-Gainesville-30501 -If you are an energetic individual who enjoys being part of a collaborative and talented team then a rewarding career with Northeast Georgia Health System is where you want to be! Our unit features 33 beds and RN's typically provide care for up to 4 patients. RNs in the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit enjoy providing care that includes managing critical drips, pulling sheaths after cardiac catheterization, managing arrhythmias and educating patients and families about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Efficient work flow for RN's is made possible through the use of technology such as bed-side charting and bar coded medications. At the heart of our successful cardiac service line is our highly engaged nursing leadership that is exceptionally responsive to the needs of both patients and RN's. This is shown through consistently high employee satisfaction scores which reveal that RN's in the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit have a strong degree of confidence in the supervisor's abilities, in the belief that employees are treated fairly and that the supervisor cares about them as a person. Our preceptor-based orientation program is tailored to the needs of every individual. The length of orientation varies with the amount and type of experience each RN brings, but typically lasts 3 months. Our unit features a Unit based Educator who provides continuing educational support for RN's. In partnership with our Educational Services Dept, our Educator has developed a wide variety of classes that provide RN's with in-depth information on topics such as current drug therapies in the treatment of cardiac conditions and the use of technical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Training also includes attending ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation) which was developed by American Association of Critical Nurses (AACN). For those RNs who are not currently certified for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), this course is included during orientation. Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils as appropriate. Participates on Nursing Quality Teams and actively participates with unit council helping to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the entry-level professional Nurse: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback. -Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia required. National certification in clinical specialty as eligible is preferred. -Membership in professional organization preferred. -Associate Nursing Degree Required; Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred. -One year of experience as a professional RN in acute care. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the Nurse Residency Program recruiter. This position is full-time, 7pm - 7am shift, EOW and lis located at our Gainesville campus. More Awards and Accolades. Ranked in the Top 10% in the nation by CareChex® for Stroke Care, Cancer Care, Pneumonia Care and Surgical Care, the System is the recipient of numerous accolades including: -Georgia's #1 Surgery Hospital by CareChex® -Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital by CareChex® - 12 years in a row -Georgia's #1 Women's Hospital by CareChex® -Georgia's #1 Pulmonary Hospital -One of Metro Atlanta's Top Workplaces for the 7th year in a row More Choices. The Blue Ridge Mountains are less than a 30-minute drive and Lake Sidney Lanier is next door. Whatever setting suits your mood, you'll find it right here. -47 public parks -8 championship golf courses -34 tennis courts -10 marinas Atlanta, with its abundance of sports including the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, Falcons, and Georgia Swarm, as well as entertainment attractions, is less than an hour to the south. We value diversity and always hire equally and equitably.