Registered Nurse- Phoebe East (PRN)
About The Position
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and evaluating outcomes to provide high-quality care in support of the hospital’s mission. The nurse collects and prioritizes assessment data, identifies diagnoses and expected outcomes, and coordinates care with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other disciplines. The role includes timely, accurate documentation; appropriate referrals and use of community resources; participation in quality improvement; and ethical, compassionate patient advocacy. The nurse also maintains current knowledge, attends required meetings and training, demonstrates age- and needs-appropriate competency, follows attendance and departmental policies, and uses protective equipment as appropriate.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school.
- Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to meet required nursing competencies and provide care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Collect and prioritize patient assessment data; identify issues and develop diagnoses based on assessment findings.
- Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized plans of care that address patient diagnoses and needs.
- Implement care plans safely and in a timely manner, supporting continuity of care across the healthcare team.
- Document care implementation, required information, changes or omissions to the plan, and evaluation results accurately and promptly.
- Consult with healthcare providers, make referrals as appropriate, and use community resources and systems to implement care plans.
- Involve patients, families, and other disciplines in establishing expected outcomes and evaluating care.
- Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, and modify expected outcomes or plans as the patient’s condition changes.
- Use quality improvement results and evidence-based knowledge to improve nursing practice and care delivery; participate in quality improvement activities.
- Practice accountably, compassionately, and respectfully; advocate for patients, families, and the community; promote patient safety and a healthy work environment; and collaborate with other health professionals.
- Follow hospital and departmental attendance, punctuality, mission, vision, core-value, policy, and procedure requirements; perform other duties as required.
- Maintain current knowledge, attend staff meetings, and complete mandatory in-services, training, and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrate competency in providing care appropriate to patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs; wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
