Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Vascular Surgery
Pyramid Consulting
Marietta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) – Renal/Vascular Surgical Unit

Schedule: Part-Time | Day Shift 

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice? Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to create an environment where nurses can deliver exceptional care to patients with renal, vascular, and complex surgical conditions.

Job Summary

The Renal/Vascular Surgical RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing individualized, high-quality care to patients recovering from kidney-related conditions, vascular diseases, and post-surgical procedures. The RN practices within the Shared Governance Model and Professional Practice Model, ensuring evidence-based care and patient advocacy.

This nurse upholds the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Scope & Standards while supporting organizational policies, patient safety, and service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities & Essential Functions

1. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes

• Performs the full Nursing Process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to deliver personalized care for renal, vascular, and surgical patients.
• Provides relationship-based, culturally competent care that adapts to a wide range of patient needs.
• Partners with patients and families through communication, teaching, and updates to ensure goals of care are met.
• Delivers care following current surgical, renal, and vascular clinical standards.

2. Teamwork and Collaboration

• Coordinates safe and effective interdisciplinary care using communication tools such as bedside reports, case reviews, and rounds.
• Supports a respectful, inclusive work environment and contributes to recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and shared governance.
• Ensures timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

3. Professional Development & Initiative

• Completes all required competencies, ongoing education, and specialty-related training.
• Serves as a mentor or preceptor for new staff and students.
• Actively develops clinical skills and contributes to a healthy work culture.

4. Evidence-Based Practice & Research

• Applies evidence-based practice and participates in quality and research initiatives.
• Upholds all policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals including TJC standards.
• Engages in data collection and uses evidence to guide clinical decision-making.

5. Resources & Support

• Plans proactively for patient needs across the care continuum from admission to discharge.
• Works with care managers and interdisciplinary teams to reduce complications, readmissions, and delays.
• Uses resources effectively to support workflow and improve outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to policy and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Required Licensure & Certifications

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Single-State or Multi-State Compact
• Basic Life Support (BLS – AHA or ARC)

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 years of RN experience required
• Direct patient care or surgical experience preferred

Required Skills

• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills related to renal, surgical, and vascular conditions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, acute-care setting
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-service skills
• Ability to respond to emergencies with calm, professional decision-making
• Strong time management, organization, and EHR/documentation abilities
• Evidence-based practice knowledge and strong critical-thinking skills