Registered Nurse, IMCU/Med Surg FT Nights

City of Hope•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, IMCU/Med Surg role provides comprehensive patient care on the IMCU/Med Surg unit during full-time night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The nurse assesses patient needs using a holistic approach, communicates changes in condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals, and adjusts treatment in alignment with the multidisciplinary plan of care. The nurse plans, delivers, coordinates, directs, and evaluates therapeutic interventions, documents care, and supervises unlicensed support staff. The position includes educating and supporting patients and families about disease processes, treatment side effects, and health promotion, while documenting education and support according to department standards. The nurse also obtains and documents medical histories and medication information, verifies physician orders, administers prescribed medications and treatments safely, and evaluates outcomes promptly. The role requires compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies and active participation in unit performance improvement and policy review.

Requirements

Current Georgia State Registered Nurse License.
BSN required, or enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and completion of the BSN within three years from the hire date.
Current BLS certification; an AHA certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification; 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.
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.
Document interventions and supervise care delivery by unlicensed support staff.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, 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.
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 provide prescribed medications and treatments and promptly evaluate outcomes.