Scholar RN Clinician

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Job Summary: Clinical expert in area of specialization. Integrates knowledge gained through practice and education to respond intuitively to patient/family needs. Routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support patient care. Adept at creative problem-solving negotiating conflict and collaborating with others. Demonstrates insight judgment and clinically sound risk-taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty and assists less experienced nurses concerning patient care. Assumes a leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team. Considered the expert and is viewed as a formal leader. Primary duties and responsibilities: Clinical Expertise and Patient Care: 1. Role models dependable effective and efficient care to a patient population using the nursing process. 2. Demonstrates expert assessment skills. 3. Demonstrates exemplary practice using AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. 4. Functions as a Charge Nurse when assigned. 5. Intuitively uses self in the therapeutic relationship as a means to enhance care. 6. Respects others values and suspends judgment. 7. Plans constructive interventions based on the patients values. 8. Effectively elicits cultural beliefs and values from patients and integrates these into overall patient management. 9. Utilizes patient satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing patient care delivery. 10. Identifies and systematically addresses the needs of long-term or extended stay patients to improve satisfaction. 11. Monitors issues and their resolution. Leadership Mentorship and Team Development: 1. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others. 2. Orients staff or students assigned in absence of designated preceptor. 3. Assists less experienced nurses concerning patient care. 4. Develops staff competencies utilizing Clinical Nurse Specialists as resource/consultant. 5. Actively participates in monitoring and developing staff competency. 6. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist others in effective delegation utilizing the synergy model of care. Quality Research and Process Improvement: 1. Monitors the adherence to documentation standards provides feedback to staff and implements test(s) of change. 2. Assists management in making and implementing changes to the documentation process as necessary. 3. Establishes promotes and evaluates standardized plans of care for the unit using evidence-based research within the area of specialty. 4. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice. 5. Identifies initiates and collaborates to provide educational programs needed. 6. Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information. 7. Questions clinical practice as it relates to research. 8. Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities. 9. Assists colleagues in resolving routine non-routine or complex issues and facilitates escalation if necessary. Communication and Compliance: 1. Exhibits desire to hear and understand anothers point of view. 2. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills. 3. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication. 4. Take appropriate action to correct unacceptable practice as needed. 5. Role models time management skills through example. 6. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for a patient population. 7. Collaborates with management and patient/family advisor council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs. 8. Role models and educate others utilizing the Synergy model for patient care. 9. Respects and maintains confidential information. Commitments: 1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. 2. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position Qualifications: Minimum required: Education - Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience - 2 years of recent nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration. Licensure - A valid unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Certification - 1. BLS certification 2. ACLS may be required for certain departments post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty 4. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status PLAN: 1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. 2. Completion of VIP or EBP Project. 3. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. Preferred Qualifications Certification - Nursing certification Physical Requirements: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers typing reading writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers typing reading writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.