Registered Nurse - 2C Observation Unit - Nights
About The Position
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Responsibilities include assessing patients; developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized plans of care; and providing high-quality care in support of the hospital’s core mission. The nurse works with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, support patient safety, and improve care delivery. The role requires an associate’s degree in nursing and a current Georgia RN license and Basic Life Support certification. Nurses working on a designated stroke unit must obtain Advanced Stroke Life Support and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certifications within two years of hire.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing from a state-accredited school (required).
- Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- For work on a designated stroke unit, Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within two years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
- One or more years of nursing experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Systematically and continuously collect patient data, identify issues, and develop diagnoses based on assessment findings.
- Prioritize data collection according to patient condition and needs.
- Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized care plans and strategies based on diagnoses.
- Promote continuity of care by directing and coordinating care with other team members and caregivers.
- Implement care plans safely and in a timely manner, documenting implementation and any changes or omissions.
- Consult with healthcare providers, make referrals as appropriate, and use community resources and systems to implement care plans.
- Submit required information and data on time and maintain clear, accurate, appropriately formatted documentation using correct terminology.
- Involve patients, families, and other disciplines in determining expected outcomes and evaluating care.
- Evaluate care plans against patient responses and expected outcomes, document results, and modify outcomes as patient assessments change.
- Use quality-improvement results and evidence-based knowledge to improve nursing practice and care delivery.
- Remain accountable for individual practice and delegation, and practice with compassion and respect while advocating for patients, families, and the community.
- Support patient safety and the competency and growth of self and others.
- Contribute to a healthy work environment through shared decision-making, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers and participate in professional organizations.
- Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, policies, procedures, core values, mission, and vision.
- Maintain current knowledge through self-education and ongoing educational programs; attend staff meetings and complete required in-services and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrate competency in providing care appropriate to patients’ age, sex, weight, and needs.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
