Registered Nurse - 3 Pavilion East Cardiology - Per Diem Nights

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.

This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services. Responsibilities involve the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, communication with patient/family and team members, and adherence to nursing protocols and standards.

Qualifications include a minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree, current Registered Nurse license, and BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire. National certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.