Registered Nurse, IMCU/Med Surg FT Days

City of Hope • Newnan, GA

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About The Position

City of Hope is hiring a Registered Nurse for its IMCU/Med Surg unit. The role requires full-time day work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The nurse provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, treatment planning and delivery, patient and family education, compliance with hospital policies, and medication management. The position also involves communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, supervising unlicensed support staff, and participating in unit quality improvement.

Requirements

• Current Georgia State Registered Nurse License.
• BSN, or enrollment in a BSN program within six months of hire and completion of the BSN within three years from the hire date.
• Current BLS; an AHA certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS; an AHA certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of RN experience in a bedside care setting.
• Oncology experience.
• Recent ICU and/or step-down experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess patient needs using a holistic approach and communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjust treatment based on the multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Plan, deliver, direct, coordinate, and evaluate therapeutic interventions based on patient assessments.
• Document interventions and supervise care delivered by unlicensed support staff.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment side effects, and health promotion; provide support and reassurance and document education and support.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies.
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures.
• Engage in the unit Performance Improvement plan to enhance patient care quality.
• Obtain and document patient medical history and medication information.
• Verify and note physician orders; safely administer prescribed medications and treatments and promptly evaluate outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level