PAT RN, PRN

Directs the care of the patient through the nursing process and through collaboration with the patient, their family and other health care professionals. Provides leadership to non-licensed staff by setting an example of excellence.

The successful candidate

• Must be able to work PRN 7:00a-4:30p/10 hour shifts.
• Assess patient needs using a holistic approach and monitor changes in condition, communicating updates to physicians and the care team.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings and interdisciplinary goals.
• Document care provided and oversee care delivery by unlicensed support staff.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments, side effects, and health promotion to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Obtain and document allergy information, complete medication reconciliation, verify physician orders, and safely administer medications and treatments while monitoring outcomes.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include

• Current Georgia State Registered Nurse License required
• BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date.
• Current BLS required (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire)
• Current ACLS required (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire)
• Oncology experience preferred
• Recent ICU and/or OR experience preferred
• Experience in caring for patients with invasive pressure lines desirable
• Experience in caring for patients who are on mechanical ventilation desirable

• City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
• City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.