Registered Nurse RN Emergency 5p-5a Sacred Heart

Trinity Health•Lavonia, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department at Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, a 14-bed unit serving patients from infants through geriatrics and specializing in cardiology and stroke care. The RN works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based, individualized care and facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience. Care is focused on the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Under limited supervision, the RN assesses patients and develops, evaluates, and modifies care plans. The RN interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures within their expertise and is accountable as a member of the Care Team and Support Team for working toward patient outcomes identified in the pathway or plan of care. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of a group of patients during a designated time frame, using therapeutic relationships, the nursing process, the environment and technology, and other healthcare team members according to established standards.

Requirements

Hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
Graduate from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing, or one the Board finds substantially equivalent to Georgia programs.
If nursing practice has not occurred within the past five years, successfully complete a refresher course within the past six months.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, evaluate, and modify their care plans.
Interpret and perform complex patient-care procedures specific to the RN’s expertise.
Work as a member of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes identified in the pathway or plan of care.
Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of a group of patients during a designated time frame.
Provide care using therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and technology, and other healthcare team members according to established standards.
Facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience.