Medical Surgical / Registered Nurse

About This Role

This nursing role focuses on providing medical and surgical care within an acute care setting, specifically on a complex medicine floor. The position is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse Clinician who excels in patient care, adapts to changing situations, and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model. You will work with a diverse patient population and strengthen your skills in managing various medical and surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process
• Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on outcomes
• Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed
• Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records
• Identify patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources
• Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly
• Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care
• Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners
• Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned
• Assist in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor
• Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research
• Engage in professional growth and actively apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice
• Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards
• Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement
• Maintain required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR recent completion of a re-entry nursing program
• OR Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years
• Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
• BLS certification
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
• If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire

Benefits