Registered Nurse - Meredyth Pain Management (PRN)

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, OR

2d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, and evaluating those plans. It requires delivering high-quality care in support of the hospital’s core mission.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school.
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prioritize patient data systematically and continuously; identify issues and diagnoses based on assessment findings.
• Identify expected outcomes and care plans based on patient diagnoses or issues.
• Develop individualized care plans and strategies that address diagnoses and support continuity of care.
• Implement care plans safely and promptly, documenting implementation and any changes or omissions.
• Consult with healthcare providers, make referrals as appropriate, and use relevant community resources and systems.
• Submit required information and data promptly, and produce clear, accurate, appropriately tailored documentation using correct terminology and required formats.
• Develop expected outcomes with patients, families, and other disciplines; modify outcomes as assessments change.
• Evaluate care plans in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes, involving the patient and others in the evaluation and documenting results.
• Use quality-improvement results and evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice, seek innovative ways to improve care delivery, and participate in quality-improvement activities.
• Remain accountable for individual practice and delegation, practice with compassion and respect, advocate for patients, families, and the community, and support patient safety and a healthy work environment.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to meet healthcare needs.
• Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and perform responsibilities in alignment with organizational values, mission, and vision.
• Maintain current knowledge through self-education and ongoing educational programs; attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate age-specific customer-service skills.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required and complete job functions according to departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree