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Registered Nurse/PRN - Decatur

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Decatur

AI generated summary

  • You must assess health needs, develop care plans, administer treatments, know nursing policies, medication protocols, and perform CPR/AED. Pharmacology and immunization knowledge is essential.
  • You will assess client health, administer care and medications, maintain records, collaborate with the healthcare team, monitor treatment plans, provide education, and prepare for examinations.

Requirements

  • Assess client health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records
  • Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients
  • May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management
  • Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knows procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care
  • Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, treatments, standards of care and nurse practice act
  • Knowledge of the procedures for medication administration and can administer oral, sublingual and IV medications; knowledge of pharmacology
  • Knowledge of immunization regulations and protocols
  • Ability to perform CPR and for some sites, AED

Responsibilities

  • Assess client health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records
  • Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients
  • May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
  • Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts
  • Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
  • Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
  • Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions
  • Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
  • Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions
  • Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided
  • Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
  • Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
  • Provides education to client and family
  • Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Registered Nurse/PRN position?

The salary range for the Registered Nurse/PRN position is $40.00 - $50.00 based on experience.

Is this a full-time position?

No, this is an hourly, part-time position with no benefits.

What type of clients will I be working with in this role?

You will be working with adult mental health and forensic clients at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta.

Are there any specific responsibilities associated with this position?

Yes, responsibilities include assessing client health problems, developing nursing care plans, administering medications, consulting with healthcare team members, maintaining client records, and providing education to clients and families.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

You must be a licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, and medication administration.

Is experience in a specific area preferred for this job?

While not explicitly mentioned, experience in mental health or forensic nursing may be preferred due to the nature of the clientele.

Are there any specific technical competencies required for this role?

Yes, competencies include the ability to assess and provide basic nursing skills, knowledge of pharmacology, and the ability to perform CPR and potentially use an AED.

Will I need to provide my own supplies and equipment for this position?

No, the position involves preparing rooms, sterile instruments, and ensuring that stock of supplies is maintained by the facility.

Is there any opportunity for case management in this role?

Yes, the position may involve advising clients on health maintenance, disease prevention, or providing case management.

How will I be supervised or evaluated in this job?

You will be observed by other nurses and will be responsible for monitoring all aspects of client care and documenting symptoms and changes in clients' conditions.

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