What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Stepdown position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Where You Will Work:
5W Cardiac Stepdown is a dynamic 34-bed unit located within Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, specializing in the care of patients with complex cardiac conditions. As part of our progressive care environment, 5W provides high-acuity nursing support for individuals recovering from myocardial infarctions, heart failure exacerbations, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac procedures including catheterizations and device placements. This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while fostering a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork. Nurses on 5W are trained in advanced cardiac monitoring and collaborate closely with cardiologists, interventionalists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current valid Georgia nursing license
• BLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Assocation
• Cardiac/ critical care experience preferred
We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do:
- As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
The Atrium Health Floyd family of health care services is a leading medical provider and economic force in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Atrium Health Floyd is part of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Floyd also operates a stand-alone emergency department in Chattooga County, the first such facility to be built from the ground-up in Georgia.