What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - IMCU, PRN position at Aura Health?
Role Overview
The staff nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across all age groups, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. They operate within organizational policies, ensuring professional growth, accountability, and adherence to practice standards. The nurse coordinates patient care activities and supervises assigned staff to deliver quality nursing services.
Key Responsibilities
The staff nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across all age groups, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. They operate within organizational policies, ensuring professional growth, accountability, and adherence to practice standards. The nurse coordinates patient care activities and supervises assigned staff to deliver quality nursing services.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care from birth through the lifecycle.
- Assess patient conditions, develop care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Maintain standards of practice and coordinate care activities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Graduate from a nursing program; bachelor's degree preferred.
- No experience required; new graduates are eligible. Prior hospital experience preferred.
- Current Georgia RN license or multistate license; BLS certification required.
- Additional certifications based on specialty area, such as ACLS, PALS, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy, or NRP, within specified timeframes.
- Specialty-specific certifications (e.g., Dialysis, Cardiac Tele, Critical Care) are preferred or required depending on the unit.
- Provide specialized nursing care tailored to patient needs.
- Ensure timely certification completion for specialty areas.
- Report and manage high-risk situations, including abuse, neglect, or emergencies.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective care.