Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / Education Coordinator / RN
Overview:
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Description:
Have you ever dreamed of being a part of a team that provides exceptional care? Help care for our patients in a unique role as a cross-trained nurse in two distinct units, complex surgery and concierge medicine. On 8E you will be working with chest tubes, epidurals, PCA's, tracheotomies, telemetry, various cardiac drips, and mixing and administering pulmonary hypertension medications.On 6B Rollins, our concierge unit, you will care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients.
- Number of Beds: 24 (8E); 6 (6B Rollins)
- Patient Population/Typical Diagnoses:
8E: Lung transplants, lung abnormalities and malignancy, esophageal and gastric obstructions and perforations, AAA or thoracic aneurysms, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac valve repairs, and peripheral arterial disease
6B Rollins: Medical, general surgery, and telemetry- Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 (8E); 1:2 (6B Rollins)
8E is the only acute care unit in the Emory Healthcare system with "Patient Excellence" scores above 90th percentile for the past four-consecutive years and is a winner of the Beacon award.
6B Rollins is a concierge unit where in addition to nursing services, patients have additional access to amenities which include a personal chef and larger upgraded rooms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Four years of nursing experience which includes one year of teaching experience. BLS certification required, ASCL preferred. Masters degree required. MSN in Nursing Education preferred.
The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.