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Professional Nursing Care

Provide professional nursing care for patient(s) and respective family according to established standards and practices.

General Requirements

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Working Conditions

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Education Requirements

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 1+ years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Certifications and Licensures

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license

General Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills
• General Clerical Skills

Physical Requirements

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)