What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Behavioral Health, Days position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Role: The staff nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients from birth through all life stages, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. They operate within organizational policies, demonstrate professional growth, and ensure high standards of practice. The nurse coordinates patient care activities across assigned staff to deliver quality nursing services.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor's preferred
- No experience needed; new graduates eligible; hospital experience preferred
- Valid Georgia RN license or multistate license required
- BCLS certification required
- Additional certifications may be required based on specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy, etc.)
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Maintain standards of nursing practice
- Coordinate care activities among staff
- Obtain and maintain required certifications for specialty areas within specified timeframes