Staff Nurse at Emory Healthcare

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:Plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provides telephone advice and triage to patients using physician approved protocols. Coordinates activities such as diagnostic studies and treatment with the patient, family and other members of the healthcare team and provides patient and family education to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of accredited school of nursing, bachelor's degree preferred.Strong preference given to those with neurology, orthopedics, emergency, general surgery, oncology, or neurosurgery background. Experience in telephone triage preferred.Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Georgia. Current CPR, BCLS required & ACLS certification preferred.

Addendum to Job DescriptionWill also assist physicians in otolagy, sinus and skull base.

Preferred QualificationsENT experience with exposure to head and neck cancer, oncology, pre and post operative care and ability to teach patients care preferred but not required. ENT service willing to train desired candidate of expectations.

Additional Job DetailsAssist physicians in the comfort, care and treatment of patients. Performs a variety of semi-skilled nursing responsibilities. Record medication and triage into electronic medical records.

Minimum Hourly $22.59

Minimum Annual $46987.2

Midpoint Hourly $31.4

Midpoint Annual $65312

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