Registered Nurse CCU FT Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System•Sumter, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide professional nursing care for patient(s) and respective family according to established standards and practices. This role involves adhering to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, performing all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization, and performing other duties as required and completing all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. The nurse will maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self-education and attending ongoing educational programs, staff meetings, and mandatory in-services. Competency evaluations must be completed on time. The nurse must demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, training and usage of age-specific customer service skills are required. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as appropriate.

Requirements

2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license

Nice To Haves

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
1+ years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide professional standards in practicing nursing.
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
Identifies the expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient and the situation.
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives for expected outcomes.
Implements the identified plan.
Evaluates the progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Provides assistance to patients and visitors when administering care.
Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting.
Maintains confidentiality.
Directs the coordination of care across setting and among caregivers.
Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.
Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making.
Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress.
Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations.
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.
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
Bases care decisions on plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
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.
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.
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.