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Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics Clinic

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Work Day(s) Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 9:30 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Performs nursing process while providing direct patient care in a safe and effective manner that promotes quality patient outcomes. Functions as member of interdisciplinary healthcare team. Experience 12 months RN experience required Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in nursing 1 year of experience Education Graduation from accredited school of nursing Certification Summary Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) within one year of employment as required by department Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities Job Responsibilities Practice (Caring for the Patient) Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive the care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care. Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care coordination process for specialty. Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payor, and other community resources as needed to coordinate needs. Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family, interdisciplinary staff and third parties (home health, third party payers, pharmacies, and other resources) to identify and resolve potential barriers. Facilitates clinical practice guidelines at the patient level. Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors patients' care between clinic and home. Facilitates care via telehealth to assist with patient needs and concerns. Refers cases identified as risk management issues, peer review issues, or quality issues to appropriate personnel. Development (Fostering Clinical Knowledge) Participates in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Incorporates new knowledge into nursing practice to support desired outcomes. Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competence and learning. Self-evaluates professional practice in relation to performance, development, resiliency, and goals. Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance review, resulting in change in practice and role performance. Engagement (Engaging and Leading Professionally) Provides oversight for nursing care given by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for patient care quality. Engages in ethical practices utilizing principles from The Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains therapeutic and professional relationships with appropriate role boundaries. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. Consults, contributes to, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Demonstrates investment in others through teaching/coaching/helper roles. Demonstrates support of shared leadership through awareness of initiatives and providing input. Outcomes (Driving Excellent Results) Integrates evidence and research findings into clinical judgement and nursing practice. Participates in monitoring activities within work environment to maintain a culture of safety. Identifies and communicates hazards and errors. Participates in quality and process improvement activities to improve patient outcomes and workflow. Ensures equipment is in working order to provide safe patient care. Demonstrates commitment and flexibility through times of change. Professional Mandatory Requirements Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date. Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date. Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 1575 Northeast Expy NE Job Family Nursing-Bedside