Role Overview: The staff nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They operate within organizational policies, ensuring professional growth, accountability, and maintaining practice standards. The nurse coordinates patient care activities among staff to deliver quality nursing services.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing direct patient care and ensuring adherence to standards
- Coordinating care activities for assigned patients and staff
- Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures
- Demonstrating professional accountability and growth
Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate from a nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- No experience required; new graduates eligible; at least 1 year hospital experience for PRN roles
- Current RN license in Georgia and BCLS certification required
- Additional certifications may be necessary based on specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy)
- Specialty certifications and skills relevant to units such as Cardiac, Critical Care, Dialysis, Emergency, Oncology, Pediatrics, Surgical, and Women’s Services are preferred