RN, Acute Medical Unit

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The Medical Telemetry Unit  is primarily a major cardiac/pulmonary/stroke/neuro and dialysis unit with 31 private rooms.  Care is provided for a vast number of patient types requiring management of cardiac arrhythmias, IV therapy, nutritional needs, wound care, hemodialysis, blood glucose monitoring, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and pain control.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree
2. One (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
3. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.