Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care Clinic at Hughes Spalding

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RegularChildren’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always.

Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description

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.Apply here today for a Specialty Care - Clinical Nurse 2 position in the Primary Care Clinic at Children's Hughes Spalding Hospital.

The ideal candidate has two or more years of pediatric or mother / baby experience, has a passion for community health, and thrives in a fast-paced environment! Experience

12 months RN experience required Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in nursing

1 year of experience Education

Graduation from 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) within 30 days of employment

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) within one year of employment as required by department 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. Development (Fostering Clinical Knowledge)

Participates in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

• Incorporates new knowledge into nursing practice to support desired outcomes.
• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competence and learning.
• Self-evaluates professional practice in relation to performance, development, resiliency, and goals.

Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance review, resulting in change in practice and role performance.

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. 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. 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.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

35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE Job Family

Nursing-Bedside

About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

For over 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on nurses like you to help us provide kids the specialized care they deserve.

With incredible nurses on our team, Children’s has continually been recognized as one of the nation’s leading pediatric care providers.

We’ve earned the Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval. We have two Magnet-designated hospitals and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital.

Two of our hospital units received a Beacon Award for Excellence; one received a gold-level award and one earned silver.

We are also one of Atlanta’s leading employers, and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work.

Nursing At Children’s

At Children’s, our mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Kids are our purpose our why. But our people are our how.

Our people allow us to do everything possible to make anything possible for kids. Each person brings a new perspective to our team.

We embrace these differences, value every contribution and celebrate each team member’s unique gifts.

Why Choose Children’s

We know that nursing is more than a career. It’s a calling. At Children’s, we want you to rediscover all of the joys, the rewards and the challenges that made you choose nursing as your life’s work.

That’s why we provide :

Support when you need it

As part of our team, you come first your needs, your growth, your wellness so that you can perform at your best for children and families.

Children’s is committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to help you find balance and opportunity, to stay healthy and feel supported.

This includes top-notch health coverage and retirement benefits, as well as extra perks like on-site fitness centers and a free concierge service.

Work that fits you

No matter your career goals and experience, we can customize a career path just for you. At Children’s, you can enjoy greater flexibility so you can find work that fits your unique needs.

We’re proud to offer the competitive rates you deserve and the ability to maximize your compensation by defining your hours and leveraging our differentials.

Depending on your role, we may offer :

Full-time, part-time and PRN positions

Day, night, weekend or split weekend shifts

Night and weekend shift differentials

Float pool differential

A sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Commuter differential

Opportunities for advancement

Children’s is a Magnet-designated hospital, so the bar for excellence is high. We provide you resources to enhance your skills and find success, whether you’re a new graduate , experienced in adult care or have worked in pediatrics.

This includes on-the-job training, dedicated career coaches and educational assistance. Also, with our Shared Governance structure, we give nurses a voice in leadership decisions, and we provide opportunities to advance at the bedside through our My Nursing Career Path program.

We’re growing. Come grow with us!

Our not-for-profit organization is growing to meet the needs of kids in our community for generations to come. Now more than ever, we need nurses who share our commitment to caring to join our team.

The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta System includes :

789 licensed beds

Three hospitals

Two PICUs, two NICUs, one CICU and one Technology-Dependent ICU

Eight Urgent Care Centers

Marcus Autism Center

Center for Advanced Pediatrics

Support Center for non-clinical staff

More than 2,300 pediatric physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs

More than 14,000 employees

We continue to evolve, to grow our System, extending our reach, expanding our services and advancing our research capabilities.

For experienced nurses like you, this means greater opportunities to hone your practice and grow your career. There’s never been a better time to join the Children’s team .