DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
Provide professional nursing care for patient(s) and respective family according to established standards and practices.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required).
- 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1+ years Nursing Experience (Preferred).
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license.
GENERAL SKILLS
- Organizational Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Customer Relations.
- Mathematical.
- Analytical.
- Grammar / Spelling.
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions.
- Follow Verbal Instructions.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- General Clerical Skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
- Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%).
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%).
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%).
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%).
- Bending/Stooping - Continuously within shift (67-100%).
- Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%).
- Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%).
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%).
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