POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Plans, directs, and coordinates nursing care in terms of individual needs of the residents in accordance with physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of Accredited High School or GED Program and graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
License: Current Georgia License with annual renewal / Registered Nurse.
Experience: Preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:
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Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, and walk and bend intermittently throughout the day, lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
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Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
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External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
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Position has a high expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.
