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. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
- 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 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Required)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, AHA Basic Life Support
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%).
- Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%).
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