OR RN, Sandy Springs Outpatient Surgery Center

RN, Sandy Springs Outpatient Surgery Center

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• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal setting in management of complex patients and families; utilizes the nursing process and is skilled at adapting care to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.
• Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.
• Self-sufficient, competent and safe in the operation of unit-based patient care technology; efficiently operates the organization’s computerized information systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies, skills and knowledge.
• Delegates care where appropriate.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.
• Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs
• Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
• Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
• Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.
• Implements infection control procedures and documents according to hospital policy.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical/electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injury/accident to supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

• BSN degree
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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Hospitals and Health Care