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Job description
Registered Nurse
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.
Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
Basic life Support (BLS) required
Essential Functions:
Assessment and Diagnosis:
Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues
Care Planning and Implementation:
Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team
Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan
Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate
Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan
Documentation:
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users
Uses correct terminology
Conforms to required style and format
Outcomes and Evaluations:
Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
Documents the results of the evaluation
RN - Quality:
Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery
Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice
Participates in quality improvement activities
RN - Nursing ANA Code of Ethics:
Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care
Practices with compassion and respect
Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community
Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others
Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making
Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need
Additional Duties:
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
Worksite address
albany, GA, 31701, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.