Registered Nurse- Med Surg Job

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

-Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions.

-Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.

-May administer medication.

-Documents patient care given.

-Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.

-Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

-Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

-Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Must-Haves

1.5+ years' experience bedside nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associates (and/or) Bachelors in Nursing

GA RN License (and/or) MSL

Nice-To-Haves

1.5+ years of bedside nursing from a 4:1 or 6:1 patient ratio

ACLS and PALS (CPR certification)

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance