Registered Nurse, IMCU/Med Surg FT Days

City of Hope•Newnan, GA

20h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive bedside care in an IMCU/Med Surg setting. The nurse continuously assesses patient needs, communicates changes in condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals, and adjusts treatment according to the multidisciplinary plan of care. The role plans, delivers, coordinates, directs, and evaluates therapeutic interventions; documents care; and supervises care delivered by unlicensed support staff. The nurse educates and supports patients and families about disease processes, treatment side effects, and health promotion, helping them make informed decisions about their therapeutic plan. The role also includes obtaining and documenting medical histories and medication information, verifying physician orders, safely administering prescribed medications and treatments, and evaluating outcomes. The nurse supports compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies, contributes to policy and procedure updates, and participates in unit performance improvement activities. This is a full-time day position with a stated schedule of 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

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 of hire.
Current BLS certification; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to work full-time days, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

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 assessment.
Document interventions and supervise care delivery by unlicensed support staff.
Educate and support patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment side effects, and health promotion.
Document patient and family education and support according to department standards.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures.
Participate in the unit Performance Improvement plan to enhance patient care quality.
Obtain and document patient medical history and medication information in the medical record.
Verify and note physician orders.
Safely deliver prescribed medications and treatments and promptly evaluate outcomes.