Staff RN - Center for Perinatal Medicine (Midtown)

apartment Northside Hospital location_onAtlanta, GA

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: 8AM-5PM Weekend Requirements: No

RN

Full-time

RN Weekend Days

apartment Shepherd Center location_onAtlanta, GA

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . The Inpatient Registered Nurse “RN” provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. Grow your career, build relationships, and rebuild lives. As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Shepherd Center, you will be part of an amazing team committed to helping people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease, rebuild their lives with hope, independence, and dignity. Our nursing model combines relationship-based care with an evidence-based clinical approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and nurse and promotes individualized care that helps patients achieve their best outcomes. You will work on a multidisciplinary team and be empowered to advocate for your patients. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients who have a 51-day average length of stay. You will have opportunities to match your interests: Various roles including ICU, med/surg, or outpatient clinics Set or flexible schedule On-site education and in-service opportunities to help you meet re-licensure needs while expanding your professional knowledge and skills Career growth options in education, process improvement, research, and leadership Minimum Requirements Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university New graduates of a nursing program are eligible BLS from American Heart Association Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License

RN

Full-time

RN Weekend Nights

apartment Shepherd Center location_onAtlanta, GA

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . The Inpatient Registered Nurse “RN” provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. Grow your career, build relationships, and rebuild lives. As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Shepherd Center, you will be part of an amazing team committed to helping people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease, rebuild their lives with hope, independence, and dignity. Our nursing model combines relationship-based care with an evidence-based clinical approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and nurse and promotes individualized care that helps patients achieve their best outcomes. You will work on a multidisciplinary team and be empowered to advocate for your patients. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients who have a 51-day average length of stay. You will have opportunities to match your interests: Various roles including ICU, med/surg, or outpatient clinics Set or flexible schedule On-site education and in-service opportunities to help you meet re-licensure needs while expanding your professional knowledge and skills Career growth options in education, process improvement, research, and leadership Minimum Requirements Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university New graduates of a nursing program are eligible BLS from American Heart Association Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License

RN

ICU

Full-time

Registered Nurse - Full Time - ICU

apartment Shepherd Center location_onAtlanta, GA

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . Why Shepherd Center We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Shepherd Center which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 BEST rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit and medical components on-site, allowing us to begin the rehabilitation process sooner than other rehabilitation hospitals. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all departments, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Shepherd Center, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career! What You’ll Be Doing The Registered Nurse “RN” provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. TheRegistered Nurse (RN) ensures that the ANA scope and standards of practice and the code of ethics for nurses are the foundation for nursing practice. Promotes high quality care, outcomes, nursing research, and evidence based practice and contributes to building and maintaining a strong environment that facilitates collaboration to achieve quality outcomes. Utilizes a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrates initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs. Utilizes analytical skills and advanced assessment skills necessary to assess a patient’s condition and utilize that data through the nursing process and clinical judgement to provide comprehensive care. Collaborates and supports the plan of care as established by the interdisciplinary team and prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Safely administers medications following policy/procedure Reports errors, near misses or adverse drug reactions in a timely and efficient manner. Prepares and maintains a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy. Assists with medical appointments and medical procedures as requested by MD. Educates and prepares the patient/family for future self-management by facilitating patient movement from passive to an active partnership and eventual to a personal self-care expert. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new staff/students from nursing schools performing clinical/senior practicums or shadowing experience for prospective new employees. Ensures appropriate usage/ordering of supplies and proper charging. Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system. Actively participates in center-wide efforts that affect nursing practice. Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT). Establishes relationships with other RNs. Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned. REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university requires. REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION BLS required. Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Minimum one (1) year RN experience preferred. REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS Basic computer skills. Basic competencies are expected in nursing practice, patient and employee safety, infection control, performance improvement, practice innovation, professional nursing practice, standards of clinical nursing practice, and systems for patient safety. Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient. Ability to assess patient and family needs and coordinate appropriate nursing plan of care. Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills. Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition. Maintains congenial working relationships with RNs and others. Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date. Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or behavioral health preferred. ACLS and appropriate specialty certification required after appropriate time frame. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize. Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal patient care environment. Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Some potential exposure to infectious viruses. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

RN

Part-time

RN MS Institute

apartment Shepherd Center location_onAtlanta, GA

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . The MS Institute RN is responsible for providing nursing care services for patients in a hospital outpatient setting. Utilize a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate plan of care for patients. Serves as a patient/caregiver advocate and acts as a communication link among the internal and external healthcare providers to maintain safe practice and optimize care. Utilizes high level of knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis disease process and effectively communicates medical issues with physicians. Infuses immunosuppressive, blood (IVIG) products or chemotherapy agents. Identifies and manages hypersensitivity reactions to infusion therapy. Monitors patient post infusion for reaction and reports to physician/APP for additional care; follows protocol orders for infusion reaction. Inserts peripheral intravenous catheters and access and maintains venous access devices (VAD) Interprets information from chart prior to treatment, completes assessment and verifies appropriate infusion consent signed and up to date prior to any infusion and utilize nursing judgement that is in line with treatment and physician. Identifies and notifies the physician/APP of any contraindications prior to infusion. Completes new medication start forms and assists patients and interdisciplinary team with ensuring all required forms are completed and faxed in a timely manner. Assess patient’s status throughout infusion phases of care: Educational needs cardiovascular system respiratory system and airway management neurological system Hypersensitivity response Urologic function pain and comfort Musculoskeletal safety Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Exposure to blood-borne and bodily fluid pathogens with blood product administration Cytoxic agents during chemotherapy infusions Demonstrates comprehensive nursing assessment and critical thinking skills. Verifies medication authorization to ensure appropriate medication dispensing based on insurance requirements prior to reconstitution/administration which includes coordination among Nursing, Pharmacy, Pre-cert, and Patient Access. Facilitates scheduling and pre-screening procedures for telehealth appointments for all Providers within the clinic including follow-through for post-visit orders and care coordination. Facilitates seamless communication among patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, external case managers with workers compensation, and ancillary departments to ensure comprehensive care coordination. Triages requests for same-day or next-day care needs Collaborates with Call Center regarding nursing education and care Applies acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. Maintains nursing competencies in nursing assessment, nursing procedure, patient and employee safety, and infection control. Keeps accurate and complete records of patients’ assessments, nursing procedures, medication administration, hospital charges, specimen collection, patient outcomes, education, and adverse events. Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment, quality control maintenance, and follows policy for reporting and removing unsafe equipment. Prepares and administers medications as order with: Aseptic technique Verifying 5 rights of medication administration Correct documentation of medication administration in EHR Educates patients/caregivers about medical conditions, medications, infusions, and procedures to be performed using verbal explanations, printed material, and relevant audiovisual aids. Collects, analyzes, and reports clinical data as indicated by the patient’s physician/APP and/or interdisciplinary teams in accordance with organization standards. Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. Ability to be self-directed to identify and implement a course of action in non-routine situations. Seeks assistance to resolve complex issues. Respects and maintains confidential information. Maintains inventory for clinic-specific medical supplies including ordering, storage, inventory management, and safety audits. Manages the nursing functions and delegates tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions. Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Accepts personal accountability for professional development and growth by maintaining nursing certifications, providing educational in-services to peers, serving on committees or work groups throughout the center. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments Precepts new employees, nursing students, and serves as a resource to colleagues. Required Minimum Education : Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university. Required Minimum License and Certification : Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate license Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Experience : Minimum one (1) year RN experience Preferred Qualifications : Previous nursing experience with patients with neurological injury or disease Previous nursing experience in ambulatory/outpatient procedure or infusion center Phlebotomy and peripheral intravenous catheterization skills Required Minimum Skills : Basic telephone, email, faxing and computer skills. Time management, organization, prioritization, and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments. Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment. Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seeks opportunities for improving skill sets. Maintains congenial working relationships with coworkers in other departments. Physical Demands : Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs. Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to guide or transfer patients to chair, stretcher, and/ procedure table. May be required to transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher. Working Condition and Environmental Factors : Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to (depending on clinical area): Exposure to blood-borne and bodily fluid pathogens Administration of bio-hazardous and chemotherapy medications Sterilization and high-level disinfectant heat/chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Fluoroscopy procedures with lead protective gear Application of appropriate personal protective equipment Gloves, masks, masks, gowns, hair net, goggles

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