Registered Nurse IP Hospice Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System

94d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• If working on a designated stroke unit, Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Work Experience =>1 year of Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plans based on diagnoses or issues.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• 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.
• 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 needs.
• Directs the coordination of care across settings 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Access to the best technology and specialists in the region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees