Renal / Urology (RN)
About The Position
The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides care for a specific patient population. Applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role also serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The RN delivers and documents nursing care, assesses patients, develops individualized care plans, identifies patient and family learning needs, and accounts for cultural differences. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, may perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and supports the orientation of staff and students when no designated preceptor is present. The RN also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development, including maintaining required points and contact hours in the clinical lattice PLAN system.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
- Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
- Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Responsibilities
- Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
- Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporates patient and family input, and adjusts plans as needed.
- Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
- Identifies patient and family learning needs and recommends appropriate resources.
- Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
- Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
- Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
- Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
- Assists in orienting staff and students when there is no designated preceptor.
- Demonstrates communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
- Engages in professional growth and applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
- Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
- Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
- Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
