Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab (Evenings)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

120d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs nursing functions and supervises other RNs, LPNs, and other assistive personnel in the performance of nursing care according to the state nurse practice act. The Registered Nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care, and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided. This role involves assessing patient needs, planning and implementing patient care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care provided. The position requires the ability to assess and plan patient care considering biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient care needs, establish patient goals, select interventions, and document the plan of care in the Electronic Health Record. It also involves providing safe and effective nursing care, administering medications, educating patients and families, coordinating patient care, recognizing changes in patient condition, and participating in multi-disciplinary patient care planning conferences. The role also includes professional development, staying updated on regulations and hospital policies, and acting as a team member by assisting staff, attending meetings, and managing supplies and equipment.

Requirements

One year of related experience.
Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Georgia Registered Nurse License or Multistate Nursing License
Healthcare Provider (CPR) or BLS must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS within 6 months of hire into ED, ICU, Surgery, PACU, L&D, Float Pool (Critical Care and Maternity), SSU if taking GI call, Cath Lab or IR Lab.
NRP within 6 months of hire into Nursery and L&D.
PALS within one year of hire in PACU
SCIPP required within 90 days of hire into Willowbrooke.
Qualifications as designated in Nursing Clinical Ladder Policy

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, plan and implement patient care, and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
Assess and plan patient care considering biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient care needs.
Establish patient goals to meet identified health care needs, select interventions and document the plan of care in Electronic Health Record.
Set priorities and utilize personnel appropriately.
Effectively communicate with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Provide safe and effective nursing care.
Administer medications, nutritional supplements, IV fluids and blood products per policy.
Educate the patient significant other regarding their disease process and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with other departments.
Recognize changes in patient's condition, take action, request assistance as necessary.
Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care planning conferences.
Document in compliance with hospital policy and procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
Responsible for knowledge of state, federal, and regulatory agency rules and regulations, hospital policies and procedures, (including OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen regulations, restraint and pain management requirements) and standards of nursing practice.
Evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals.
Participates in required annual hospital wide and nursing continuing education.
Act as a resource to students, new employees and other personnel.
Assist other staff members in providing care.
Timely attendance at unit staff meeting and mandatory in-services.
Show consideration for Team by reporting on time for shift and taking only allotted time for breaks.
Assist in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Supervises and directs work of other RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Techs as appropriate.