Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse delivers age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, ensures a safe environment, educates patients and their families on healthy practices and treatment options, guarantees continuity of care, coordinates care across various settings and caregivers, manages information, communicates effectively, and utilizes technology. The nurse applies the nursing process to provide and plan care, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation. Additional responsibilities include advocacy, performance improvement, leadership, problem solving, delegation, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing strongly preferred
- At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse required
- Previous experience in a specific specialty area preferred
- Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider card required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Two years of circulating nurse experience in Critical Care required
Core Competencies
- Patient-Centered Care - Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
- Integrity & Accountability - Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
- Collaboration & Teamwork - Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Communication - Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
- Respect & Inclusion - Fosters an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
- Quality & Safety - Follows best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
- Adaptability & Resilience - Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
- Continuous Improvement - Pursues opportunities to enhance processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
- Leadership & Professionalism - Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
- Employee Experience Focus - Promotes a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and deliver exceptional patient care.