Registered Nurse RN - General Surgical - PRN Plan B

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on a 32-bed General Surgery unit caring for patients across a range of surgical specialties, including bariatric, urology, gynecologic oncology, general, vascular, plastic, and podiatric surgery, as well as medical-surgical patients during periods of high census. The unit includes rooms equipped with negative-pressure capabilities and bariatric ceiling lifts. Nurses provide care and monitoring for patients using IV patient-controlled analgesia and care for patients with devices and treatments such as nephrostomy tubes, continuous bladder irrigations, biliary drains, Jackson Pratt drains, Constavac drains, epidurals, chest tubes, tracheostomy tubes, and peritoneal dialysis. Nurses who have completed the relevant competencies may access and de-access Portacaths and perform negative-pressure wound dressing changes. The RN delivers safe, effective, and efficient patient care; assesses patients, administers medications, documents care in the electronic medical record, evaluates responses to interventions, and coordinates interdisciplinary care and discharge planning. The role includes patient and family education, recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition, contributing to safety and performance-improvement efforts, and supporting unit goals and shared governance. The RN may supervise and delegate work to support staff and serve as Nurse in Charge when needed.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Associate degree.
One year of experience as a professional RN; new graduate RNs and those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.
Basic computer skills to operate computer systems used on the unit.
Ability to deliver safe, effective, efficient care; communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues; prioritize and recognize problems; and use evidence-based practice.
Ability to delegate appropriately and support shared governance.

Nice To Haves

National certification in a clinical specialty.
Bachelor of Nursing degree.
One year of long-term-care experience.
Membership in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Assess patients, administer medications according to the five rights, and manage assigned patient care as patient needs increase in complexity.
Document the nursing process accurately in the electronic medical record and comply with DNV standards and applicable policies.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust the plan of care or seek support as appropriate.
Coordinate interdisciplinary care and discharge planning.
Include patients and families in care and provide education suited to their learning needs.
Prioritize care, manage time, recognize deteriorating patients and changes in status, and access appropriate resources.
Use unit resources and evidence-based practice to support care decisions and reduce waste.
Participate in performance-improvement processes and help maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
Support unit goals and shared governance initiatives and contribute input when appropriate.
Complete a professional development plan and pursue personal learning goals.
Supervise and ensure completion of tasks assigned to ancillary and support staff; delegate appropriately.
Consult with the interdisciplinary team and contribute to the nursing profession and community.
Serve in unit leadership roles and as Nurse in Charge when necessary, including managing patient flow, matching resources to patients, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.