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Medical Surgical Nurse (Days)

Prime Healthcare, Riverdale, Georgia, United States, 30274


Overview

Committed to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women's Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking aMedical Surgical Nurse (Days),sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN at Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Riverdale, GA.

These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.

Bonus Options:

up to $20,000

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shifts Available:

Days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

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conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health

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monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions

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recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status

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safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions

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act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met

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provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.

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communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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Current and valid state RN License

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Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

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Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred

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Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred

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Ventilator Management experience preferred

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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FacilitySouthern Regional Medical Center

LocationUS-GA-Riverdale

ID2024-185453

CategoryRN

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt