Charge Nurse (RN)- Med Surg Ortho FT Nights *Competitive Sign On Bonus offered*
The Piedmont Northside Med Surg unit is composed of a 55-bed small (more) controlled environment where our clinicians work closely with our interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
We provide direct care to patients suffering from different levels of acuity.
The Med Surg unit comprises of multiple skill levels with the support of hospitalists, experienced charge nurses and energetic nurse managers that create and maintain a family/supportive feel to the workspace.
If you want to work and grow with our inclusive work family, who pride themselves on teamwork, this is where you want to be!RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients.
He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability.
The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing programMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligibleMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL
Qualifications:
For PRN positions:
One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is requiredBachelor's degree preferredAdvanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Essential Functions:
1.
Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial and health history.
2.
Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
3.
Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs.
Identifies expected patient outcomes.
4.
Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
5.
Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
6.
Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
7.
Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
8.
Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
9.
Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESLeadership SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInitiativeIndependent JudgmentAbility to handle stressful environmentsDisclaimerThe above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
For additional competency requirements specific to each nursing unit, refer to the Initial Competency Assessment, Unit Specific Initial Competencies and Annual PassportIND123GD#LI-POST Recommended Skills Assessments Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We provide direct care to patients suffering from different levels of acuity.
The Med Surg unit comprises of multiple skill levels with the support of hospitalists, experienced charge nurses and energetic nurse managers that create and maintain a family/supportive feel to the workspace.
If you want to work and grow with our inclusive work family, who pride themselves on teamwork, this is where you want to be!RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients.
He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability.
The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing programMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligibleMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL
Qualifications:
For PRN positions:
One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is requiredBachelor's degree preferredAdvanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Essential Functions:
1.
Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial and health history.
2.
Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
3.
Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs.
Identifies expected patient outcomes.
4.
Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
5.
Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
6.
Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
7.
Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
8.
Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
9.
Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESLeadership SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInitiativeIndependent JudgmentAbility to handle stressful environmentsDisclaimerThe above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
For additional competency requirements specific to each nursing unit, refer to the Initial Competency Assessment, Unit Specific Initial Competencies and Annual PassportIND123GD#LI-POST Recommended Skills Assessments Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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