Registered Nurse

Job Title

Assessing, observing, and speaking to patients

Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health

Preparing patients for exams and treatment

Administering medications and treatments, and then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions

Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team

Performing wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging them

Assisting in medical procedures as needed

Operating and monitoring medical equipment

Drawing blood, urine samples, and other body fluids for lab work

Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions

Supervising licensed practical and vocational nurses, nursing assistants, and nursing students

Minimum Requirements

Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Minimum of 1 yr. of psychiatric nursing experience required.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.

Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.