Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Progressive Care Unit 7ET Day Shift

Þpartment Cardiac Progressive 4 Job Summary Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. Fast-paced, 46-bed adult Progressive Care Unit with a population consisting of cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, cardiac dysrhythmia, congestive heart failure. The registered nurses (RN) on this unit are accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Must also have strong problem-solving skills and be able to adapt to unpredictable situations and stress. The team-based culture on our cardiac progressive care unit has a dedicated Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, Clinical Pharmacist, Case Manager, Respiratory Therapist, and Mobility Technician to support the patients’ needs and provide resources for our nursing staff. There are many opportunities for professional growth within the department, including a solid foundation in cardiac care. Our staff of over 100 includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants and Telemetry Technicians. All of whom exemplify our values of respect, integrity, compassion, teamwork, and excellence. Patient Population: Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to: Continuous cardiac monitoring Acute abnormal arrhythmias Cardiac medication and cardiac drips management Pre/Post cardiac procedures: Pacemaker, cardioversions, Ablations, Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram, Cardiac Catheterization Acute Heart Failure Acute myocardial infarction SMH Opportunities for Experienced and Novice Nurse Individualized orientation Specialized training provided in Basic Arrhythmia/ACLS Cardiac Internship & Nurse Residency for all new graduates Critical thinking and assessment skill development through coaching and mentorship Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities for paid certification in Progressive Care or Cardiac (PCCN, CVRN) Advancement opportunities in becoming a Preceptor and/or Charge Nurse Unit based and/or House wide committee involvement Required Qualifications Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire for experienced RN or one (1) year for new graduate, and maintain throughout employment. Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) required within three (3) years of hire date. Require successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia test within ninety (90) days of employment Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications. Preferred Qualifications Prefer National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification upon hire Mandatory Education ASN: Associate of Science in Nursing Preferred Education BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing Required License and Certs BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License Preferred License and Certs ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Monday- Sunday Day Shift: 7:00 am- 7:30 pm Full Time is 3 Days a week; Part Time is 2 Days a week Night Shift: 7:00 pm- 7:30 am Full time is 3 Days a week; Part Time is 2 Days a week Employee Benefits Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth. Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here. Recognition: * Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety * Straight