Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

About the role

RN Clinician, Medical Surgical department

Responsibilities

• Capable clinician with broad experience in caring for patients and a sound understanding of a specific patient population.
• Applies the Synergy Model for Care to personalize care for each patient/family.
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and advocates for patients and families.
• Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents care accurately and efficiently.
• Identifies patient and family learning needs and recommends appropriate resources.
• Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
• Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
• Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
• Fulfills a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
• Aids in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
• Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
• Engages in professional growth and applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
• Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
• Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
• Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), OR 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
• Current RN License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.

Skills

• Strong understanding of patient care for a specific population.
• Experience applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
• Ability to personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.
• Effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to fulfill a developing leadership role.
• Ability to identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
• Proficiency in collecting, reporting, and analyzing data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1, Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs, Family-focused benefits, Wellness incentives, Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...

Pay

Details not specified

Schedule

Day and Night Shift Available / Full-Time / 36 Hours

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Physical Requirements

• 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
• 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
• 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 75 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
• Biological hazards
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Latex
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators