Forensics Unit Registered Nurse

Shift: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12 hours
Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients.
• Communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current (preferred).
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience (preferred).
• Ventilator Management experience (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (preferred).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other benefits (see Prime Healthcare Benefits)

Schedule

Full Time, 12-hour night shifts