Registered Nurse - Acute Care Phoebe Sumter - Days
About The Position
Provides professional nursing care to patients and their families according to established standards and practices. The role is based in Acute Care at Phoebe Sumter and is a full-time day-shift position. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, analyzes findings, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates progress. The nurse coordinates care with patients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community resources; monitors and documents patient responses; and provides compassionate, safe care that respects patients’ privacy and social, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role includes professional leadership, teamwork, patient advocacy, support for colleagues’ development, and participation in shared decision-making and quality improvement. The nurse maintains accurate, timely documentation and current clinical competency, follows applicable policies and procedures, attends required meetings and training, demonstrates age-specific care competency, and wears protective equipment when appropriate.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to identify diagnoses or issues and determine expected outcomes.
- Develop individualized care plans, implement them safely and promptly, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers, and promote continuity of care.
- Consult healthcare providers, make referrals, and use appropriate community resources and systems.
- Treat patients and families with compassion; monitor and document patient responses; adapt communication to patient needs; and provide effective interventions.
- Respect patient confidentiality and privacy, and support patients’ and families’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Provide assistance to patients and visitors while administering care, and manage difficult or emotional patient situations.
- Document and submit required information accurately and on time, using appropriate terminology and required formats.
- Advocate for patients, families, and the community; support patient safety and contribute to a healthy work environment.
- Participate in teamwork, shared decision-making, professional leadership, and the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and apply quality results, evidence-based knowledge, creativity, and innovation to improve care delivery.
- Follow hospital and departmental attendance, punctuality, policy, and procedure requirements; attend staff meetings, mandatory in-services, and competency evaluations.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency through self-education and ongoing educational programs.
- Demonstrate competency in providing care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
