RN - Cardiac Progressive Care (New April/May 2027 Grads) Jefferson
Core
Registered Nurse providing leadership and direct patient care in a 28-bed Progressive Cardiac Care Unit for patients with pre/post-op open heart surgery, cardiac procedures, and complex monitoring needs.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Cardiac Progressive Care)
Builds
Integrated patient care plans for high-acuity cardiac patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, patient assessment, care planning, delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient safety initiatives, quality improvement, cultural competence, time management
Preferred skills
Cardiac specialty certification
Technologies
Cardiac monitoring equipment, bi-pap, pacing wires, chest tubes, titratable IV drips
Responsibilities
Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill level; participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care; promote patient safety and quality initiatives; supervise delegates and evaluate LPN scope of practice; utilize the nursing process to develop individualized care plans; continuously evaluate patient and family satisfaction.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC
