Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as evidenced by primary source of verification. - BSN required (or must obtain within 12 months of being hired into position) MSN preferred Licensure: Current RN license as evidenced by primary source of verification or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria Experience: 2-3 years recent nursing experience with 1 year in leadership position preferred Free- Standing Experience preferred Clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse in the same or similar clinical specialty preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire. Maintains certification Certification in specialty area of nursing within 2 years of hire Basic Arrhythmia Course for Cardiac PALS/ACLS within 1 year for Emergency Care Manages 50+ FTE's Skills: Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia. Requires interpersonal skills and ability to learn management skills. Negotiation and persuasion skills: Must function as a highly skilled liaison between patients, staff, administration, physicians, other departments, as well as the public. May be required to perform spontaneously without aid, assistance, or supervision. Critical thinking and independent problem solving requiring a high degree of creativity and decision making is required. Time limits are imposed. Special skills include technical, clinical and personal, unit management, public relations, counseling of patients/families/significant others and other team members.