ICU/ Facility Float/ Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The purpose of the facility based/operating unit float pool position is to provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an EHC operating unit/facility Is a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family. Serves as a resource to lesser experienced nurses and to support staff. Under general supervision, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, and hospital systems. Prioritizes nursing interventions for assigned group of patients. Identifies complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, abnormal diagnostic data and learning needs. Ensures continuity of care. Coordinates diagnostic procedures. Anticipates potential patient crises through continual evaluation of patient outcomes. May participate in quality improvement efforts. Serves as a resource for other registered nurses and support staff. May function in the Charge Nurse role and make patient care assignments. Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care, following established charting procedures Participates in orientation of new staff and may serve as a preceptor. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must have a valid, active unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
24 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments
Apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice
Personalize care for each patient/family
Serve as a resource to lesser experienced nurses and to support staff
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, and hospital systems
Prioritize nursing interventions for assigned group of patients
Identify complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, abnormal diagnostic data and learning needs
Ensure continuity of care
Coordinate diagnostic procedures
Anticipate potential patient crises through continual evaluation of patient outcomes
Participate in quality improvement efforts
Function in the Charge Nurse role and make patient care assignments
Thoroughly document all aspects of patient care, following established charting procedures
Participate in orientation of new staff and may serve as a preceptor