Registered Nurse, Primary Care - Primary Care, Johns Creek/Cumming

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

The Primary Care - Clinical Nurse provides nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents from birth to age 21. The nurse works closely with pediatricians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, patients, and families to support preventative care, manage illnesses, administer treatments, and promote healthy growth and development. The position is based in Primary Care in Johns Creek/Cumming and works a day shift Monday through Friday, with variable start and end times.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia or multistate licensure through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
At least 12 months of RN experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work effectively with children and families.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process across the continuum to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care.
Assess patients, including taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, and performing developmental screenings.
Administer vaccinations, medications, and treatments according to physician orders.
Conduct in-person, telephone, or messaging triage and respond to patient and family concerns.
Integrate patients’ values and language preferences into healthcare delivery using a culturally sensitive process.
Use clinical decision support tools and resources to recognize issues, prioritize care, and modify plans of care as needed.
Use appropriate documentation tools to record, measure, and retrieve healthcare data.
Provide patient and family education appropriate to identified learning needs.
Maintain ongoing communication with patients and families, interdisciplinary staff, and third parties to identify and resolve potential barriers.
Use resources to plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing care.
Communicate with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate primary care coordination.
Facilitate clinical practice guidelines at the patient level.
Participate in lifelong learning and incorporate new knowledge into nursing practice.
Maintain professional records evidencing competence and learning; self-evaluate professional practice and act on goals identified during performance reviews.
Provide oversight for nursing care given by unlicensed personnel while remaining accountable for patient care quality.
Engage in ethical practice, maintain therapeutic and professional relationships, and contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment.
Consult, contribute to, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare team members; support others through teaching, coaching, and helper roles.
Support shared leadership by staying aware of initiatives and providing input.
Integrate evidence and research into clinical judgment and nursing practice.
Participate in workplace monitoring and quality and process improvement activities; identify and communicate hazards and errors.
Ensure equipment is in working order and demonstrate commitment and flexibility during change.
Complete orientation, the Initial Assessment of Competency, mandatory education, and annual competency assessments by their required due dates.