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** Registered Nurse - Adult OR

Work Location: AU Organization Wide

Req Number: 34255

Department Name: Adult Operating Room

Shift: All

Position Status: Multiple

Employment Status: Regular

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Position Description

This professional registered staff nurse position is responsible for promoting the restoration of health and achievement of patient goals through providing individualized direct patient care in accordance with medical center and practice site policies and procedures, established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the state of Georgia. The staff nurse provides care through the use of the nursing process and in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care. The staff nurse performs assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing intervention and evaluation. The staff nurse also participates in department, unit, or practice site process improvement activities, meets continuing education requirements, and upholds the philosophy and objectives of the medical center and/or ambulatory care site in providing patient and family centered care. The staff nurse demonstrates professional growth and development through involvement in professional organizations, review of professional literature, and participates in continuing education programs. The staff nurse must also demonstrate and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to age-specific needs.

Position Requirements

ADN, BSN, OR BA/BS with MSN. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS, PALS, or NRP (only in select units/departments) must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Current Registered Nursing License (Georgia) or qualifying multi-state compact license.

Preferred Requirements

2 years of OR experience in a critical care setting; ACLS and CNOR is preferred. Previous case experience in the following areas is a plus: Bariatric Plastics ENT L&D Orthopedics Cardiac Vascular Oral Spinal

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