RN- Registered Nurse-Neuro Critical Care- PRN-D- Days

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct, safe patient care based on the nursing process and coordinates care for assigned patients during a shift to promote clinical outcomes. The role serves a variety of complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, with expectations to expand clinical knowledge and skills, seek and provide feedback, and take on a beginning bedside leadership role with mentoring as needed. New graduate nurses focus on developing knowledge and skills while progressively caring for more complex patients; new graduates and nurses with less than one year of experience are referred to the RN Residency Program. The nurse contributes to shared governance, unit improvement initiatives, patient experience, safety culture, and team recruitment and retention. The position requires consultation with experienced clinicians and an openness to feedback as a tool for professional growth.

Requirements

Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Associate degree.
One year of experience as a professional RN; new graduates and nurses with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.
Ability to provide safe and effective care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication, collaboration, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Ability to use evidence-based practice, recognize problems and changes in patient condition, and seek support when needed.
Ability to delegate appropriately and support the shared governance model.
Basic computer skills necessary to operate unit computer systems.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct, safe, effective, and efficient patient care based on the nursing process and population-specific guidelines.
Coordinate care for assigned patients and interdisciplinary team members to promote clinical outcomes.
Perform patient assessments, administer medications according to the five rights, document care in the electronic medical record, and evaluate patient responses to interventions.
Recognize deterioration or changes in patient status, prioritize care, and access appropriate resources or escalate concerns.
Include patients and families in care and provide education appropriate to their learning needs.
Coordinate discharge planning and use unit resources effectively to reduce waste.
Follow policies and comply with DNV standards and regulations; participate in monitoring the work environment for compliance.
Participate in performance improvement processes and contribute to a culture of safety.
Support unit goals and shared governance, including participation in councils, Nursing Quality Teams, Unit Council, and professional nursing governance as appropriate.
Complete a professional development plan, pursue personal learning goals, and engage with nursing research and evidence-based practice.
Supervise and ensure completion of tasks assigned to ancillary and support staff, and delegate appropriately.
Serve in unit leadership roles and act as Nurse in Charge when necessary, including managing patient flow, matching resources to patient needs, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, colleagues, and care team members, and participate in customer service initiatives.
Contribute to enhancing the nursing profession and supporting the community.