The staff nurse provides comprehensive nursing care across the patient lifecycle, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
They operate within organizational policies, ensuring professional growth and accountability, and coordinate patient care activities to maintain high standards of practice.
**Qualifications:**
Graduate from an accredited nursing school; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Open to new graduates; hospital experience preferred. Current Georgia RN licensure or NLC/eNLC multistate license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory. Additional certifications may be required based on specialty, such as ACLS, PALS, CHEMO/BIO, or NRP, with specific training completion within designated timeframes. Specialty-specific skills include identifying high-risk situations, administering chemotherapy, and managing pediatric or surgical patients. The role emphasizes maintaining practice standards, coordinating care, and acquiring necessary certifications to deliver safe, effective patient care across various units.