Registered Nurse

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

6:00 AM

Shift End Time

2:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children'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

Works in close collaboration with Manager, Trauma and Trauma Coordinator to facilitate efficient, effective, quality care for trauma patients across the continuum, utilizing advanced education and expert clinical skills and practice. Collaborates with entire multidisciplinary team to provide case management for trauma patients, enhance customer satisfaction, and maximize patient outcomes. Directs, plans, and facilitates care in collaboration with trauma surgeons, sub-specialists, and nursing and ancillary services. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in pediatrics with 3 years of experience in emergency, transport, or critical care

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certification Summary

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of employment OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ACTN) within 1 year of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities

Job Responsibilities

• Responds to all trauma stats and alerts when in house and oversees all clinical care provided by nursing and ancillary staff.
• Identifies patients for case management and rounds daily on those patients independently and with trauma team to assess progress in plan of care from admission to discharge, facilitating implementation and documentation of progress and plan outcomes, addressing problems or variations in care and making plan alterations.
• Communicates with patient and family and reviews plan of care, answers questions, addresses family concerns, and provides update on patient progress.
• Facilitates communication through daily personal contact between nursing, medical staff, and ancillary departments to ensure all parties are informed and care is not fragmented.
• Attends regularly scheduled rehabilitation rounds on trauma patients.
• Works collaboratively with surgeons, neurosurgeon, and orthopedic surgeons in ongoing care of service line patients.
• Develops and implements protocols, guidelines, pathways, and standard order sets.
• Screens for current quality improvement indicators and monitors/initiates quality improvement process through identification and recording of those monitors.
• Assists with collection of registry data as needed.
• Participates in trauma performance improvement committee, systemwide education, and community trauma education and prevention programs.

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

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

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 .