Description:
Registered Nurse (RN), Endoscopy, PRN, Piedmont Eastside
PEM Surgical Services:
Sophisticated and advanced outpatient and inpatient surgical services, including robotic surgery and endovascular hybrid suite.
Outpatient and Inpatient Surgery
Comprehensive Endoscopy Services
High volume Endovascular Surgery, including TCAR and EVAR.
Three Intuitive Da Vinci Robots for Surgery
Mako Robotic Surgery for Total Knee replacements
State of the Art Laparoscopic Surgery with Stryker SPY-PHU 4K Fluorescence capability
Advanced Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery with Stealth Technology
Advanced and Robotic Urology Surgery
High volume Orthopaedics including Total Joint Replacements
Operating Room Extern Program Periop 101
ICU level PACU Services
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient&rsquo physical, psychosocial and health history.
2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
3. Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care# identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.
4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
5. Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan# ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
8. Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
9. Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Leadership Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Initiative
Independent Judgment
Ability to handle stressful environments
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required
Bachelor&rsquo degree preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU &ndash# ACLS# PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
