Registered Nurse RN Neuro Medical PRN A

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the 36-bed Neuro/Medical unit, a mixed neuro and intermediate care unit serving patients with a range of neurological and medical needs. Patients include those with lower- to high-acuity ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, patients more than 25 hours post-thrombolytic treatment, patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring, and patients with neurological disorders such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and ALS. The unit also cares for patients with hemodynamic instability requiring antiarrhythmics and provides chest tube, epidural/PCA, and tracheostomy care. The RN assesses patients, plans and coordinates care, administers medications, documents in the electronic medical record, evaluates responses to interventions, and adjusts care plans as needed. The nurse works with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues; supports discharge planning, safety, quality improvement, and compliance with DNV standards; and contributes to unit goals and shared governance. The role includes appropriate delegation and may serve as Nurse in Charge when necessary, supporting patient flow, matching resources to patients, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Associate degree.
One year of experience as a professional RN; new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.
Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on the unit.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels.
Ability to prioritize, recognize problems, and use evidence-based practice.
Ability to demonstrate personal mastery, leadership, appropriate delegation, and support for the NGHS shared governance model.

Nice To Haves

National certification in a clinical specialty.
Bachelor of Nursing degree.
One year of long-term care experience.
Membership in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Perform patient assessments, plan care, administer medications according to the five rights, and manage basic assignments while progressing to increasingly complex patients.
Document all aspects of the nursing process accurately in the electronic medical record as applicable.
Follow policies and comply with DNV standards and regulations.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust plans of care appropriately.
Coordinate interdisciplinary care and participate in discharge planning.
Include patients and families in care and provide education appropriate to their learning needs.
Recognize patient deterioration and changes in status, take appropriate action, and access relevant resources.
Prioritize and manage time effectively, using evidence-based practice and unit resources.
Use resources effectively to reduce waste and participate in performance improvement processes.
Help maintain and monitor a safe, compliant work environment and contribute to a culture of safety.
Demonstrate appropriate customer service and participate in organizational and unit-based customer service initiatives.
Support unit goals and shared governance, complete a professional development plan, and make progress on learning goals.
Supervise and ensure completion of tasks assigned to ancillary and support staff, and delegate appropriately.
Consult with the interdisciplinary team and contribute to the nursing profession and community.
Serve in unit leadership roles and as Nurse in Charge when necessary, coordinating patient flow, matching resources to patients, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.