Registered Nurse RN - Heart Failure Intermediate Care Unit - PRN 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 is for a capable clinician focused on expanding knowledge and skills while caring for a range of patients, including increasingly complex patients. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team, evaluates patient responses to interventions, adjusts plans of care, and seeks and provides feedback to support improved clinical practice. New graduate nurses focus on developing their knowledge and skills and are referred to the RN Residency Program if they have less than one year of experience. The nurse participates in professional nursing shared governance, unit councils, nursing quality teams, and improvement initiatives. The role also supports unit goals, patient and employee experience, a culture of safety, and the recruitment and retention of an effective nursing team. Nurses may serve in unit leadership roles and 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.
Ability to deliver safe, effective, efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, and team members at all levels.
Ability to prioritize, recognize problems, and apply evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated personal mastery and leadership of self and others, including appropriate delegation and support of shared governance.
Basic computer skills necessary to operate unit computer systems.

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.
Previous specialty experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, efficient, direct patient care based on the nursing process and population-specific guidelines.
Coordinate care for assigned patients and interdisciplinary services during the shift.
Perform patient assessments, administer medications according to the five rights, document the nursing process in the electronic medical record, and evaluate responses to interventions.
Recognize deteriorating patients and changes in patient status, take appropriate action, and seek support or escalate concerns when necessary.
Plan and prioritize care, manage time effectively, and adjust care plans based on patient assessments and responses.
Include patients and families in care and provide education appropriate to their learning needs.
Coordinate discharge planning and participate in patient and organizational customer-service initiatives.
Follow policies and DNV standards, access relevant resources, and help maintain a compliant and safe work environment.
Use resources effectively to reduce waste and participate in performance improvement processes.
Support unit goals and shared governance, including participation in VOICE councils, Nursing Quality Teams, and Unit Council activities as appropriate.
Complete a professional development plan and make progress toward personal learning goals.
Supervise and ensure completion of tasks assigned to ancillary and support staff, and delegate appropriately.
Consult with the interdisciplinary team and contribute to the nursing profession and community.
Serve in unit leadership roles and, when necessary, as Nurse in Charge, coordinating patient flow, matching resources to patient needs, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.