Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan of care, and evaluating the plan of care. This 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
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Relations
Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
Follow Verbal Instructions
Basic Computer Skills
Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Nice To Haves

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing
1 - 2 years Nursing Experience

Responsibilities

Assessment of patients
Developing plan of care
Implementing the plan of care
Evaluating plan of care
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.