Registered Nurse - Med Surg - SIGN ON BONUS!

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of

Medical and Surgical patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and

policies.

· Provides direct and indirect patient care.

· Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition appropriately.

· Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers as appropriate regarding changes in

patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

· Is able to respond quickly and appropriately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

· Thoroughly documents care by various means.

· Fulfills the role of Charge RN as required

· Precepts new staff as required

· Oversees/Assists LPN staff

· Maintains standards for professional practice.

· Assumes responsibility for maintaining license and required education and certifications

· Collaborates with other Health Care Professionals.

· Practices within CHS Service Excellence Standards.

· Performs other related duties as assigned. Position purpose statements are intended to

describe the general nature of work to be performed and are not intended to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Management reserves the right to reassign duties as

needed.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Current license in the State of Georgia

Current CPR (American Heart Association) or completion of the CPR course within

two weeks of employment. ACLS Preferred

EXPERIENCE: Prefer at least two years post graduate experience in a hospital or medical environment. New graduates may also apply.

GENERAL DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS:

· Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning personal,

financial, medical and employment status of patients at the hospital and their families.

· Maintain and develop nursing skills through participation in education programs.

· Flexible in meeting the needs of the patient, unit and/or facility.

· Reports to work at assigned time.

· Complete unit responsibilities in a timely manner.

· Maintain a clean and orderly environment of care

· Willingly assist other units when requested to do so.

· Complete annual competency requirements.

· Maintain open line of communication with nursing administration

· It is understood that the RN is willing and able to perform the duties of Patient Care Technician, and Unit Coordinator as needed.

· Willingly accept any other assigned duties within scope of care.

· Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

· Promote guest relations among patients and other staff members.