RN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Days

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct, safe patient care using the nursing process and coordinates care for assigned patients during a shift to promote clinical outcomes. The role delivers effective care as part of an interdisciplinary team, including for complex patients, and develops clinical knowledge and skills through feedback, consultation, and mentoring. New graduate nurses focus on developing their skills and progressing toward caring for increasingly complex patients; those with less than one year of experience are referred to the RN Residency Program. The RN participates in professional nursing governance, unit councils, and quality initiatives; contributes to a culture of safety and customer service; and supports the recruitment and retention of an excellent nursing care team. The position may serve in unit leadership roles and as Nurse in Charge when needed.

Requirements

Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Associate Nursing Degree.
One year of experience as a professional RN; new graduates or RNs with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.
Ability to deliver safe, effective, and efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues; consideration and respect for others; and customer-service skills.
Ability to prioritize, recognize problems, and use evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated self-leadership, appropriate delegation, and support for the NGHS shared governance model.
Basic computer skills to operate systems used on the unit.
Ability to meet annual required competencies, documented on the Required Competency Document.

Nice To Haves

National certification in a clinical specialty, as eligible.
Bachelor of Nursing degree.
One year of Long Term Care experience.
Membership in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and plan, provide, and evaluate care based on the nursing process.
Administer medications according to the five rights and document the nursing process in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate interdisciplinary care, patient and family education, and discharge planning.
Recognize changes in patient condition, seek appropriate support, and take action to maintain patient safety.
Prioritize and manage time and resources effectively, including reducing waste and appropriately delegating tasks.
Follow policies and DNV standards and help maintain a compliant work environment.
Participate in performance improvement processes and contribute to a culture of safety.
Include patients and families in care and demonstrate appropriate customer service behaviors.
Participate in Professional Nursing Governance Council, unit council, Nursing Quality Teams, and other applicable quality and shared-governance initiatives.
Support unit goals, professional development, community involvement, and the nursing profession.
Supervise and ensure completion of tasks assigned to ancillary and support staff.
Serve in unit leadership roles and as Nurse in Charge as necessary, including coordinating patient flow, matching resources to patients, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.