RN Acute Care I PRN

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, GA

3d

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 providing high-quality care in support of the hospital’s core mission.

The nurse collects and prioritizes assessment data, identifies diagnoses or issues, establishes expected outcomes, and develops individualized plans that support safe, timely, and coordinated care. The nurse documents care and its outcomes, consults with healthcare providers, makes referrals, and uses appropriate community resources. The role also involves evaluating patient responses, revising plans as needed, applying evidence-based knowledge, and participating in quality improvement.

The nurse advocates for patients, families, and the community; collaborates with healthcare professionals; supports teamwork and shared decision-making; and maintains professional competency. Additional duties include following attendance and departmental policies, attending meetings and mandatory training, demonstrating age-specific care competency, and using protective equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Georgia license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For work on a designated stroke unit, Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• One or more years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prioritize patient assessment data on an ongoing basis.
• Identify patient issues and develop diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Establish expected outcomes and create individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate care and provide continuity through plans that guide other team members.
• Implement care plans safely and promptly, documenting implementation and any changes or omissions.
• Consult healthcare providers, make referrals, and use appropriate community resources.
• Complete and submit required documentation and data accurately and on time, using appropriate terminology and required formats.
• Involve patients, families, and other disciplines in determining expected outcomes and evaluating care.
• Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, document results, and modify expected outcomes or plans when assessments change.
• Use quality improvement results and evidence-based knowledge to improve nursing practice and care delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and remain accountable for personal practice and delegation.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care and advocate for patients, families, and the community.
• Promote patient safety and support the competency and growth of self and others.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, coordinate care across settings and caregivers, and contribute to teamwork and shared decision-making.
• Maintain professional knowledge through self-education and ongoing educational programs; attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and competency evaluations.
• Follow hospital and departmental attendance, punctuality, policy, and procedure requirements; perform other duties as required.
• Demonstrate competency in providing care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree