Registered Nurse (RN) - General Patient Care Unit at Scottish Rite

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care on the General Patient Care Unit at Scottish Rite, using the nursing process to promote safe, effective care and quality patient outcomes. The RN works as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and provides age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care. The position works night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on variable days.

Requirements

At least 12 months of RN experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or upon starting a clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification from the American Heart Association within one year of employment, as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered nursing care across the continuum.
Integrate patients’ values and language preferences into care using a culturally sensitive approach.
Use clinical decision support tools and resources to recognize issues, prioritize care, and modify care plans as needed.
Document, measure, and retrieve healthcare data using appropriate documentation tools.
Provide patient and family education appropriate to identified learning needs.
Plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing care using available resources.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning, and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
Maintain professional records documenting competence and learning; evaluate professional practice and take action on goals identified during performance reviews.
Oversee nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel while remaining accountable for quality of patient care.
Practice ethically, maintain professional relationships and role boundaries, and contribute to a supportive work environment.
Consult, contribute to, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members; teach, coach, and support others.
Support shared leadership by staying aware of initiatives and providing input.
Facilitate timely admissions, transfers, and discharges to support safe and efficient patient flow.
Integrate evidence and research findings into clinical judgment and nursing practice.
Participate in safety monitoring, identify and communicate hazards and errors, and contribute to quality and process improvement.
Ensure equipment is in working order and demonstrate flexibility during change.
Complete orientation, initial competency assessments, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements by their due dates.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings if applicable.