Role Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse is a vital member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing individualized, high-quality, and safe patient care in a clinical environment. They practice according to evidence-based standards, the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics, ensuring system policies and patient voices are prioritized.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform the Nursing Process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
- Deliver relationship-based, patient-centered care that considers cultural diversity and patient goals.
- Partner with patients and families through effective communication methods such as bedside reports and education.
- Coordinate safe, quality care, documenting accurately and fostering a respectful, inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with team members, participate in performance improvement, and support shared governance initiatives.
- Engage in professional development, serve as a preceptor or mentor, and uphold clinical competencies.
- Promote evidence-based practice, participate in research activities, and ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.
- Plan proactively for patient care across the continuum, develop protocols, and optimize resource use.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Nursing degree (Bachelor’s preferred).
- Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification required.
- Less than one year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates eligible.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills essential.