Clinical Nurse

Non; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Nurse position in Columbus, GA, providing high quality patient care under general direction and supporting providers during procedures. You will ensure accurate documentation and safety in a collaborative clinical setting, and play a key role in patient education and discharge planning.

You will monitor patients, respond to changes in condition, maintain records, and uphold safety and infection control standards while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or LPN certificate from an accredited program.
• Current RN or LPN license in the state of practice or compact eligible; proof required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and on a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet tools; solid knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous high quality nursing care, monitor patients and respond effectively to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Collaborate with the care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Support procedures clinically, including IV access, verify patient readiness and safety checks, and act as patient advocate and liaison with physicians and families.
• Educate patients and families, deliver clear discharge instructions and ensure physician clearance before discharge.
• Maintain accurate records, vital signs and documentation; audit charts as needed.
• Uphold safety, infection control, radiation safety, badges, equipment inspections, controlled substance inventory and all regulatory standards.
• Foster a positive team environment through mentoring, clear communication and problem solving.
• Assist with supply inventory, ordering equipment readiness and quality program integration.
• Stay current through training and professional development; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

LPN certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Under general direction the Clinical Nurse delivers high quality patient care supports providers during procedures and ensures accurate documentation and safety in a collaborative clinical setting. Key Responsibilities Provide continuous high quality nursing care monitor patients and respond effectively to changes in condition or emergenciesCollaborate with the care team to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care plansSupport procedures clinically including IV access verify patient readiness and safety checks and act as patient advocate and liaison with physicians and familiesEducate patients and families deliver clear discharge instructions and ensure physician clearance before dischargeMaintain accurate records vital signs and documentation; audit charts as neededUphold safety infection control radiation safety badges equipment inspections controlled substance inventory and all regulatory standards Joint CommissionAAAHC HIPAA CDC stateFoster a positive team environment through mentoring clear communication and problem solvingAssist with supply inventoryordering equipment readiness and quality program integrationStay current through training and professional development; perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Nursing or LPN certificate from an accredited programCurrent RN or LPN license in the state of practice or compact eligible; proof requiredCurrent ACLS and BLS certificationsStrong communication customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and on a teamProficiency with Microsoft Office and internet tools; solid knowledge of medical terminology and clinical proceduresAbility to multi task prioritize remain calm under stress and maintain meticulous attention to detailFlexible schedule and professional appearancedemeanor at all times

Travel Requirements

Reliable transportation is needed because some travel may be required