Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (PRN) (163)
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse whose responsibility is to provide day-to-day patient care activities to patients receiving therapeutic and diagnostic services in Medical Surgical Services, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures and professional standards. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, prioritize, plan, deliver, and evaluate neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient responses to potential life threatening situations or illnesses. Refers unusual clinical and administrative problems to the Director of Medical Surgical Services Unit Coordinator, or Resource Charge Nurse. Responsible for the supervision of professional and skilled personnel during an assigned shift. The position reports to the Director of Medical Surgical Services.
Requirements
- Education level equivalent to an associate degree in nursing required.
- Clinical competence in nursing required.
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia
- BLS certification required
- ACLS & PALS certification required within 90 days of employment.
- Advanced technical nursing skills.
- Basic cardiac arrhythmia identification skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Completion of an acute care clinical preceptorship while a student nurse if no work experienced yet attained.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day patient care activities to patients receiving therapeutic and diagnostic services in Medical Surgical Services
- Assess, prioritize, plan, deliver, and evaluate neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient responses to potential life threatening situations or illnesses
- Refer unusual clinical and administrative problems to the Director of Medical Surgical Services Unit Coordinator, or Resource Charge Nurse
- Responsible for the supervision of professional and skilled personnel during an assigned shift
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
