Med Surg Acute Care Registered Nurse / RN
On-siteDecatur, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process, performing thorough patient assessments and developing individualized care plans that incorporate patient and family input. Documents care accurately in electronic and physical records while recognizing cultural differences to personalize care. Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care. Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, assists in orienting staff and students, and identifies needs for policy revisions based on evidence-based research. Collects and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards, maintaining required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system. Requires a BSN or ADN with recent nursing experience, a valid Georgia RN license, and BLS certification.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years
- Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years
- Current LPN employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system
- Completed an accredited RN program
- Obtain RN licensure
- Sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role
- A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
- BLS certification
Desired Qualifications
- ACLS certification
- Additional certifications based on department and specialty
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