Registered Nurse - Observation Unit - Full Time Days

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, and evaluating those plans to provide high-quality care in support of the hospital’s mission. This is a full-time day-shift position in the Observation Unit at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. The nurse collects and prioritizes patient data, identifies issues and diagnoses, determines expected outcomes, and develops individualized plans of care. The position also involves implementing and documenting care, collaborating with healthcare providers and other disciplines, coordinating care, advocating for patients and families, contributing to quality improvement, and maintaining professional competencies. Additional duties include following attendance and departmental policies, attending meetings and required training, demonstrating age-specific care competencies, and using protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (required).
Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
One or more years of nursing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Collect and prioritize patient data through ongoing assessment; identify issues and develop diagnoses based on assessment findings.
Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized plans of care and strategies based on patient diagnoses and needs.
Provide continuity of care by directing other team members and coordinating care across settings and among caregivers.
Implement plans of care safely and promptly, and document implementation, changes, omissions, and required information accurately and on time.
Consult with healthcare providers, make referrals, and use appropriate community resources and systems to implement care plans.
Tailor documentation to its intended readers, using correct terminology and required style and format.
Involve patients, families, and other disciplines in determining and evaluating expected outcomes; assess patient responses, document evaluation results, and modify outcomes as the patient's condition changes.
Use quality improvement results, evidence-based knowledge, creativity, and innovation to improve nursing practice and care delivery; participate in quality improvement activities.
Remain accountable for individual practice and delegation, provide compassionate and respectful care, and advocate for patients, families, and the community.
Promote patient safety through personal competency and the growth of others, and contribute to a healthy work environment through shared decision-making.
Collaborate with health professionals, participate in teamwork, and contribute to shared decision-making and professional nursing organizations.
Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance, punctuality, policies, procedures, core values, mission, and vision; perform other duties as required.
Maintain current knowledge through self-education and ongoing programs; attend staff meetings and complete required in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs; wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.