Registered Nurse- Cath Lab

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license in Georgia and possess various certifications, including BLS and ACLS. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience and be committed to quality improvement and collaboration within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification to be obtained within one year of hire.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects systematic and ongoing assessment data.
• Develops individualized care plans.
• Documents implementation of plans and evaluations.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Documentation

Quality improvement

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within one year of hire

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

Care Planning and Implementation

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Outcomes and Evaluations

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.

RN - Quality

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
• Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

RN - Nursing ANA CODE OF ETHICS

• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care.
• Practices with compassion and respect.
• Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community.
• Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making.
• Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.