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

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Johns Creek, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Clinical Nurse provides nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 21. Working closely with pediatricians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, patients, and families, the nurse supports preventive care, illness management, treatment, and healthy growth and development. The role is based at the Johns Creek primary care location and has a Monday–Friday day schedule with variable start and end times.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least 12 months of RN experience.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia or multistate licensure through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
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

Deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered nursing care across the continuum.
Assess patients, including obtaining vital signs and medical histories and conducting 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.
Incorporate patients’ values and language preferences into culturally sensitive care.
Use clinical decision-support tools and resources to recognize issues, prioritize care, and adjust plans of care as needed.
Document, measure, and retrieve healthcare data using appropriate documentation tools.
Educate patients and families based on identified learning needs.
Communicate with patients, families, interdisciplinary staff, and third parties to identify and resolve potential barriers to care.
Plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing care using available resources.
Coordinate primary care with members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate clinical practice guidelines at the patient level.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning, incorporate new knowledge into practice, and maintain professional records.
Evaluate professional practice and take action on goals identified during performance reviews.
Oversee nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel while remaining accountable for care quality.
Maintain ethical practice and therapeutic, professional relationships with appropriate role boundaries.
Contribute to a supportive work environment, coordinate with interdisciplinary team members, and support others through teaching and coaching.
Support shared leadership by staying aware of initiatives and providing input.
Apply evidence and research findings to clinical judgment and nursing practice.
Participate in safety monitoring, identify and communicate hazards and errors, and take part in quality and process improvement activities.
Ensure equipment is in working order and demonstrate flexibility during periods of change.
Complete orientation, the Initial Assessment of Competency, mandatory education, and annual competency assessments by their required due dates.