Infusion Nurse

3210 Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center•Clayton, GA

10h

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is a front-line representative of the patient care team and often serves as an intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. The nurse monitors, examines, and evaluates patients' conditions; helps develop and carries out care plans; and uses independent judgment where appropriate. The position coordinates patient flow and experience, delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures, and documents assessments, changes in condition, care, education, and incidents or exceptions. The nurse advocates for patients, addresses their concerns, educates patients and families, communicates pertinent information to appropriate people, and contributes to patient- and family-centered care. The nurse also identifies opportunities to improve processes and supports change initiatives; maintains required licenses, certifications, and training; pursues professional growth; mentors and precepts other nurses; contributes to a supportive work environment; participates in peer feedback and shared governance; and complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), ARC-ALS (American Red Cross Advanced Life Support), or ACLS-I (ACLS Instructor).
Required upon hire: BLS (Basic Life Support), ARC-BLS (American Red Cross Basic Life Support), or BLS-I (Basic Life Support Instructor).
Required upon hire: RN (single-state registered nurse) or RN-COMPACT (multi-state compact registered nurse).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients' conditions.
Assist with care plans, take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being, and deliver care as outlined using independent judgment where appropriate.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff as appropriate.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Deliver safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about health-related issues.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while following confidentiality standards.
Contribute to patient- and family-centered care and provide input into care plans by reporting pertinent information.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications and complete required training.
Identify and manage training and development opportunities, stay current with research and industry practices, and pursue professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; participate in shared governance and peer feedback; and promote the nursing profession.
Assist with recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.