Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

Job Summary

Provides direct care to patients on a given unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Is responsible for managing care of assigned patients. Demonstrates professional growth and development by assuming Shift Leader responsibilities as requested and/or in preparation for advancement to Level II or Level III. Works primarily with adult and geriatric patient populations or pediatric and adolescent patients on assigned units.

Job Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure: Current RN license in the State of Georgia or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria. American Heart Association BLS CPR required; PALS and ACLS preferred.

Experience: *Level II 1 or more years experience in area of specialty

Skills: Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia.

* Level II Participation in PI Study and Inservice Program Presentation

Physical, Mental, Environmental And Working Conditions

Works in typical acute health care setting with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients experiencing a wide range of medical and/or surgical problems. Required to work flexible schedule including weekends. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance