RN Jobs in Powder Springs, GA

RN, Operating Room - Inpatient (3rd Floor)

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED: BSN degree Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units. Work Hours: 10:45AM-11:15PM Weekend Requirements: No On-Call Requirements: Yes

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

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 Day Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 7:30 AM Shift End Time 7:00 PM Worker Sub-Type PRN 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 Provides direct and indirect patient care through application of nursing process. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care throughout system. Serves as clinical resource and consultant to other healthcare professionals for care of children ages birth to 21 years. Guides and supervises assigned nursing personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, coordinates ancillary staff, and functions within Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's policies and procedures framework within legal framework of the state. Sets standards of care for patients who need wound and/or ostomy nursing. Experience No minimum experience required Preferred Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Wound Ostomy Nursing Education Program Minimum 2 years experience in pediatric nursing Education Bachelor of Science in nursing; graduate of an accredited wound, ostomy, and continence nursing education program Certification Summary Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) within one year of starting school. Continence is optional Enroll in Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) program within 90 days of employment 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Leadership ability in an autonomous role Ability to work with and direct others in care of critically ill pediatric patients by setting priorities, making decisions, and delivering appropriate care Thorough knowledge of system policies and procedures and standards of care Thorough knowledge of procedures performed on nursing unit with ability to assist other staff members and physicians Current knowledge and skill related to care and support of pediatric patients normally cared for on assigned nursing unit Knowledge and skill related to care and support of pediatric wound, ostomy, and continence nursing patients using evidence-based practices and guidelines Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment Job Responsibilities Patient Care and Consultation Serves as primary patient educator for pediatric patient undergoing new ostomy or continent diversion. Provides consultation with assistance to staff regarding management of pediatric patients with the following types of wounds: Chronic wounds, Acute wounds, Risk for and/or actual pressure ulcers, Draining wounds and/or fistulas, Skin breakdown Provides consultation with assistance to staff regarding management of pediatric patients with established ostomies for the following types of care: Peristomal skin breakdown, Ostomy care troubleshooting, Ostomy product management, Education and counseling, Outpatient referral Provides consultation with assistance to staff regarding skin management and troubleshooting of pediatric patients with percutaneous tubes. Serves as consultant regarding management of pediatric patients with fecal or urinary incontinence with and without skin breakdown. Performs conservative sharp wound debridement of nonviable tissue when indicated. Remains abreast of current practices, trends, and methodologies relating to evidence-based neonatal and pediatric nursing care through departmental annual wound ostomy nurse competency evaluation. Staff Development Assists staff to maintain current knowledge and competence in areas of pediatric skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care through staff orientation, annual competencies, and formal/informal staff in-services and presentations. Provides assistance to devise and revise educational materials and learning experiences for staff, patients, and families. Collaborates in development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to pediatric skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care. Participates in analysis of stock/non-stock items, recommends appropriate additions and deletions, and conducts product evaluations to ensure quality and cost effectiveness of products used for pediatric skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care. Contributes to research studies related to pediatric skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care when feasible. Serves as clinical preceptor for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Serves on agency-wide committees and participates in agency-wide projects as requested. Aids in coordinator of ancillary needs and serves as a clinical resource expert related to the wound ostomy specialty. 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 2220 North Druid Hills Road Job Family Nursing-Bedside

Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg Float

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. Marietta, GA

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Part-time- Nights (7pm- 7am) CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone Hospital RESPONSIBILITIES Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking Ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care Practices using current clinical practice standards Teamwork and Collaboration Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system Professional Development and Initiative Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforc m odeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions Resources and Support Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc) Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources QUALIFICATIONS Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Reg Nurse (Single State) RN - Multi-state Compact Basic Life Support BLS - Instructor BLS - Provisional Required Skills Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures Skill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniques Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions Skill in maintaining records regarding medication or treatment Ability to perform department duties in a timely and efficient manner Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phone Outstanding written and oral communication Exercises good judgment in dealing with patients and staff Effective communication and teaching skills on all patient levels Able to process large volume of patient information in an accurate and timely fashion Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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