The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the  Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Values.It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

 

Required Minimum Education:Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree Nursing PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

 

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience:Less than 1 year Completion of accredited/approved school of nursing with requisition clinical hours Requireddirect patient care experience PreferredRequired Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak English languageoptimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skillsStrong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful mannerPossess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.