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About Us
Southside Medical Center, Inc. (SMC) was founded in 1967 as the Atlanta Southside Comprehensive Health Center. We are a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides primary health care and related services to the medically underserved and uninsured.
SMC has 12 locations across the state of Georgia. Our main Center is located near the Georgia State Football Stadium in Fulton County. We also have two other locations in Fulton County: one at Dobbs Elementary School and the other in East Point. We have two locations in Dekalb County on Gresham Road and in Decatur, and three locations in Clayton County in Lovejoy, Riverdale and Forest Park. One location in Gwinnett County in Norcross, and a location in both Spalding and Butts Counties, Duluth and our newest location, Cleveland Avenue Immediate Care in East Point.
Southside Medical Center, Inc. is a leader in organizing, providing and supporting affordable health care and related services to the public through diversified business activities. Our mission is that we are committed to providing exceptional primary health care and related services to the medically underserved of Metropolitan Atlanta.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Infusion functions under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The RN Infusion demonstrates clinical experience and knowledge in infusion therapy techniques, including but not limited to the following: implanted ports, peripheral catheters, central venous catheters, and PICC lines.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual is responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN Infusion addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Infusion serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff and management, and medical staff. The RN Infusion can independently perform job functions and is responsible for self-development activities.

It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

· Providing safe, effective, appropriate and comprehensive infusion services to patients

· Monitoring patient during their IV therapy

· Patient education relating to supportive care therapies

· Maintaining related electronic medical records (EHR)

· Monitoring the patient and developing the plan of care

· Interact directly with patients in a clinical capacity to assess needs

· Participate in ongoing training of medical support personnel as needed or directed

· Give patients medication and fluids via injection

· Insert and maintain peripheral IVs

· Perform insulin infusions, antibiotic infusions, and vitamin infusions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Minimum 2 years emergency or infusion nurse experience;

· Ability to read, write and speak the English language;

· Strong customer service and interpersonal skills;

· Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities;

· Demonstrates proficiency in IV Therapy technologies;

· Delegation skills required;

· Ability to multi-task essential;

· Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential;

· Strong detail orientation required;

· Computer skills required;

· Personal time management skills required;

· Compliance with the American Nurse’s Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required;

· Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing, BLS, ACLS

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to be fully vaccinated and must wear masks at all times.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30315: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• infusion: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN license for the state of GA (Required)

Work Location: In person

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