Registered Nurse SICU Days

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients

According to established standards and practices. Duties include:

• Assessment of patients
• Developing plan of care
• Implementing the plan of care
• Evaluating plan of care

Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) or Georgia Stroke Core Curriculum (GSCC) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation

Essential Functions

Additional Duties

• 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.