Lerner Tower 5 specializes in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and complex cardiac conditions such as electrolyte imbalanced dysrhythmias, and tachy-brady syndromes. In addition, care is provided to patients awaiting heart transplants, as well as those with implantable devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators or Ventricular Assistive Devices (VAD). Specialized patient care also centers on pre and post cardiac catherization, ablation, and chemical cardioversion using the anti-dysrhythmic medication Tikosyn. In addition, LT5 is also the back-up location for the hospitalist services which provides a more broad medical-surgical experience for nursing.

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:

1. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.

2. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

3. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

4. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.

5. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes

6. Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Be sure to ask your recruiter about the $15,000 New Grad RN Loan Repayment Program, competitive shift differentials and the $3,000 employee referral bonus!