Registered Nurse, ICU FT Days $10k Sign-On Bonus

City of Hope•Newnan, GA

About The Position

City of Hope is hiring a Registered Nurse for its ICU. The nurse provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, treatment planning and delivery, education, communication, medication management, and quality improvement. The position is full-time on days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The nurse continually assesses patient needs using a holistic approach, communicates changes in condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals, and adjusts treatment according to the multidisciplinary plan of care. The nurse plans, delivers, coordinates, directs, and evaluates therapeutic interventions; documents care; and supervises care delivered by unlicensed support staff. The role also includes educating and supporting patients and families about disease processes, treatment side effects, and health promotion; documenting that education and support; obtaining and documenting medical histories and medication information; verifying physician orders; and safely administering prescribed medications and treatments while promptly evaluating outcomes. The nurse follows hospital and accrediting-agency requirements, contributes to policy and procedure updates, and participates in unit performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Current Georgia State Registered Nurse license.
BSN required, or enrollment in a BSN program within six months of hire and completion of the BSN within three years of hire.
Current BLS certification required; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification required; obtain an AHA certificate within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to work full-time days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.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 using a holistic approach and communicate changes in 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 education and support provided.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and accrediting-agency requirements.
Participate in the development, review, and updating of 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.