Registered Nurse RN - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Urgent Care - FT Days 12 hr shifts

Northeast Georgia Health System•Jefferson, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively as an active member of the inter-professional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care to urgent care patients. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; assesses medical conditions and changes in vital signs and other measurements; and administers treatment within the scope of practice. Clinical decisions are evidence-based and account for safety, effectiveness, and fiscal responsibility. The role requires broad knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures, compliance with standards of practice, participation in continuous quality improvement, management of supplies and equipment, collaboration with healthcare team members, and responsibility for professional development. The nurse assesses patient needs, establishes immediate care plans in collaboration with physicians, performs triage, monitors patients and procedures, administers medications and IV infusions, reviews test results, and documents care in the EHR. The nurse also supports emergency preparedness, infection control, patient education, coordination of care, and clinic operations, and serves as a clinical resource and preceptor as needed.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Georgia.
Current BLS certification.
Associate degree.
Ability to work effectively with others and assist with clinic throughput.
Proficiency in skills and procedures designated for a Clinical RN.
Adaptability to changing situations and work assignments.
Effective communication skills and ability to maintain a cooperative work environment and a calm, professional demeanor under stress.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize time to complete assigned duties within the allotted time frame.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and provide appropriate care and interventions.
Collaborate with physicians to establish immediate patient care plans; perform ongoing assessments and communicate plans through written documentation and verbal reports.
Document nursing interventions and implement physicians’ orders in a timely manner.
Recognize and monitor potentially unstable patients, prioritize urgent patient problems, and promptly report significant changes or inappropriate responses to physicians.
Administer and document medications safely and accurately, follow medication handling and storage requirements, and report observed patient responses.
Perform telephone and in-person triage and manage symptoms appropriately.
Perform emergency preparedness drills and demonstrate recognition of dysrhythmias and conduction abnormalities, including timely documentation and notification of the physician.
Obtain noninvasive blood pressure, heart rate, and EKG readings before procedures; obtain vital signs at appropriate intervals during and after procedures and report abnormalities promptly.
Initiate and monitor IV infusions and inspect IV sites for complications.
Apply 12-lead ECG electrodes correctly, troubleshoot monitoring problems, and monitor heart rate, rhythm, and electrical conduction for abnormalities.
Use proper patient transfer and positioning techniques, including assist devices, to maintain safety and comfort.
Review and act on laboratory, imaging, and other test results; assist with medication management.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by self and others and organize care by addressing acute needs first and implementing orders within appropriate time frames.
Serve as a clinical resource for non-licensed staff and as a preceptor to nursing students, new nursing staff, or staff cross-training in basic nursing duties.
Provide patient education and demonstrate knowledge of discharge needs and instructions.
Complete accurate and timely EHR documentation for procedures, medications, interventions, and physician reports of patient responses.
Maintain professional skills and development, keep skills checklists current, assist with staff skills checklists, and comply with network drills, CPR requirements, and other health system requirements.
Identify and implement infection-control and safety practices, use PPE and aseptic technique, and follow Universal Precautions.
Account for supplies; maintain records for refrigerator temperatures, crash carts, and equipment cleaning; clean, restock, and prepare patient rooms after discharge; and replace sharps containers, suction canisters, and glove dispensers as needed.
Collect phlebotomy and other diagnostic samples as needed.
Assist with coordination of care across inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, school, and other settings.
Report to work regularly and on time, provide notice of anticipated absences, maintain a neat professional appearance, use personal phones appropriately, and stay informed by checking organizational email.