10 vacancies

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care by the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing by departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

Minimum Education

Associates degree in Nursing X Required

Bachelors degree in Nursing X Preferred

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required

ACLS preferred within 6 months of hire

Licenses:

Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi-state/compact RN license

Minimum Work Experience

3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies existing and potential problems, and seeks or implements appropriate solutions.

Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer

medication. Documents patient care given.

Provide nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.