Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Perform the nursing process to provide safe and effective direct patient care within a pulmonology clinic. Coordinate care between the clinic and home while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
Requires a nursing degree (BSN or Associate) and licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia or via the Compact. Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
Performs nursing process while providing direct patient care in a safe and effective manner that promotes quality patient outcomes. Functions as member of interdisciplinary healthcare team. Experience Two years/3,000 hours of experience with Bachelor of Science in nursing or three years/4,500 hours of experience with associate's degree in nursing
Bachelor of Science in nursing Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Certification Summary Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) from the American Heart Association within 1 year of employment as required by department Professional Nursing Certification as required by department Continuous employment as a Clinical Nurse 3 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta since March 2017 in lieu of Professional Nursing Certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities Job Responsibilities Practice (Caring for the Patient) Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive the care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care. Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care coordination process for specialty. Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payor, and other community resources as needed to coordinate needs. Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family, interdisciplinary staff and third parties (home health, third party payers, pharmacies, and other resources) to identify and resolve potential barriers. Facilitates clinical practice guidelines at the patient level. Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors patients' care between clinic and home. Facilitates care via telehealth to assist with patient needs and concerns. Refers cases identified as risk management issues, peer review issues, or quality issues to appropriate personnel. Engagement (Engaging and Leading Professionally) Provides oversight for nursing care given by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for patient care quality. Engages in ethical practices utilizing principles from The Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains therapeutic and professional relationships with appropriate role boundaries. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. Consults, contributes to, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Demonstrates investment in others through teaching/coaching/helper roles. Demonstrates support of shared leadership through awareness of initiatives and providing input. Serves as consistent resource to others at unit level to enhance direct patient care, e.g., preceptor, charge nurse, team lead, or mentor. Outcomes (Driving Excellent Results) Integrates evidence and research findings into clinical judgement and nursing practice. Participates in monitoring activities within work environment to maintain a culture of safety. Identifies and communicates hazards and errors. Participates in quality and process improvement activities to improve patient outcomes and workflow. Ensures equipment is in working order to provide safe patient care. Demonstrates commitment and flexibility through times of change. Applies knowledge and sound interpretation of policies and procedures. Identifies practice challenges and alerts appropriate channels. Professional Mandatory Requirements Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date. Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date. Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable. Demonstrates enrichment in direct patient care as evidenced by activities outlined in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's nursing career advancement program. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 859 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Job Family Nursing-Bedside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect.
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