Registered Nurse - Acute Care II Nights - Phoebe Sumter
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients and their families according to established standards and practices. The role delivers individualized, compassionate care, coordinates care with other caregivers, and advocates for patients and families. The nurse assesses patient needs, identifies diagnoses and expected outcomes, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates progress. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, maintaining confidentiality, supporting patients’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs, and contributing to professional nursing practice and quality improvement. The nurse must maintain current knowledge and competency, participate in required meetings and training, and follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Georgia license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect comprehensive information about patients’ health and situations, analyze assessment data, identify issues, and determine expected outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, including documenting implementation and any changes or omissions.
- Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers, collaborate with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other professionals, and make referrals as appropriate.
- Monitor and document patient responses, provide effective interventions, and adapt communication to patient needs and age-specific responses.
- Treat patients and families with compassion and respect; protect confidentiality and privacy; support social, spiritual, and cultural needs; and manage difficult or emotional situations.
- Advocate for patients, families, and the community, and promote safe care through competency and professional growth.
- Contribute to teamwork, shared decision-making, leadership, and the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and use evidence-based knowledge, creativity, and innovation to improve nursing practice and care delivery.
- Submit required documentation and data promptly and accurately, using appropriate terminology and required formats.
- Follow attendance and punctuality guidelines, maintain current knowledge, attend staff meetings, and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrate competency in caring for patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs, and wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required and complete job functions according to departmental policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
