Registered Nurse, IMCU/Med Surg FT Nights

City of Hope•Newnan, GA

About The Position

City of Hope is hiring a Registered Nurse for an IMCU/Med Surg role. The nurse works full-time nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., delivering safe and effective patient care through assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, education, and medication management. The position requires collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, supervision of care delivered by unlicensed support staff, and active participation in quality improvement and compliance activities. City of Hope is a cancer research and treatment organization whose mission is to make hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. Its integrated work spans patient care, research and development, academics and training, and philanthropy. Its national system includes locations in Southern California and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.

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 hire date.
Current BLS certification; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Continuously assess patient needs using a holistic approach and communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Adjust treatment according to 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 patients and families about the disease process, treatment side effects, and health promotion.
Provide support and reassurance to help patients and families make informed decisions about the therapeutic plan.
Document 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's 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 provide prescribed medications and treatments and promptly evaluate outcomes.