Registered Nurse, ICU PRN Nights

City of Hope•Newnan, GA

About The Position

Directs patient care through the nursing process and collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Provides leadership to non-licensed staff by setting an example of excellence. The role involves comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment planning, education, compliance, and medication management, with a commitment to safe, effective care and quality improvement. The successful candidate must be able to work PRN nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Current Georgia State Registered Nurse license required.
BSN required, 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 required; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS required; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to work PRN nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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 holistically 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 patients and families about the disease process, treatment side effects, and health promotion; provide support and reassurance for informed decision-making.
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.
Engage in the unit's Performance Improvement plan to enhance patient care quality.
Obtain and document patient medical history and medication information.
Verify and note physician orders.
Safely deliver prescribed medications and treatments and promptly evaluate outcomes.