Registered Nurse (RN) - North Fulton Neurosurgery

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Outpatient North Fulton Neurosurgery RN :

The RN plays a critical role in our neurosurgery clinic, focused on supporting perioperative care, coordinating communication, educating patients, and helping to offload providers. The RN serves as a clinical bridge between patients, MAs, APPs, and surgeons to ensure high‐quality, consistent care.

Scope Boundaries & Role Clarity

RN Will Handle :

Pre / post‐op education and patient follow‐up

Suture / staple removal and wound documentation

Surgical clearance confirmation and consent upload

Clinical triage (messages, calls)

Support with back pain pathway triage (flag incomplete referrals to PA)

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RN Will Not Handle :

Prior authorizations (MAs are primary)

FMLA / disability forms (MAs handle these)

Imaging orders without provider delegation

Referral navigation (unless delegated by specific providers)

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Job Summary :

The Registered Nurse Specialty functions under the direction of the Office Manager and / or Physician and is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age‐appropriate and culturally aware needs. The nurse addresses the patient / family's biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care in complex situations, coordination of patient care activities, staff development, and professional self‐development. The nurse is able to independently perform job functions.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes

Teamwork and Collaboration

Professional Development and Initiative

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Resources and Support

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Graduate of an accredited / approved school of nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

National certification in area of specialty preferred

Graduate of an accredited / approved school of nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

RN ‐ Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN‐COMPACT ‐ RN ‐ Multi‐state Compact

BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in th