REGISTERED NURSE-ICU/Med/Surg

Evans Memorial Hospital; Claxton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, GA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide and supervise direct and indirect patient care across adolescent to geriatric populations. You will collaborate with physicians, monitor patient status, administer medications, and ensure adherence to policies and infection control practices.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited nursing program, holds a GA RN license, and maintains BCLS certification with ACLS and PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Georgia RN license.
• BCLS certification; ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• PALS within 1 year of hire if ED/PMU areas.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in essential job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the hospital mission/vision and commitment to patients.
• Seek ways to improve patient care and department efficiency.
• Be accommodating to residents and customers to meet needs.
• Maintain punctuality and abide by the schedule.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Pursue required training and programs (80%).
• Utilize nursing process and physician orders to plan and evaluate care.
• Manage admission and discharge planning processes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.

Skills

Nursing skills

Physician communication

Adolescent to geriatric care

Education

Georgia RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification within 1 year

PALS certification within 1 year

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Claxton, GA 30417

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Position Description

Under the supervision of Department Director and Chief Nursing Officer, provides and supervises direct and indirect patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Communicates with physicians, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s condition including results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties with minimal supervision.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the hospital mission/vision and commitment to our patients.
• Continually seeks ways to improve patient care as well as individual and department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Present an accommodating and receptive manner to our residents and his/her customers demonstrating a willingness to do whatever is necessary to meet their needs.
• Is dependable in meeting assigned work schedule and completing responsibilities of role.
• Adherers to organizational policies and procedures.
• Seeks job related education, attends required training and 80% of appropriate programs.
• Utilizes the nursing process and physician’s orders to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing Standards and/or established policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and initiation in the admission and discharge planning processes.
• Adheres to legal implications of patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Administers medication/treatments in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Follows infection control practices including proper hand washing technique, standard precautions, isolation precautions and proper use of required PPE personal protective equipment.
• Performs independently, within department’s policies and procedures, referring universal problems to RN Manager.
• Accountable for following scheduled policies and adheres to posted work schedule.
• Arrives to work on time, dressed appropriately.
• Wears Identification Badge while on duty.
• Keeps Department Director informed.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current unencumbered license from Georgia Board of Nursing
• Current BCLS certification
• Obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of hire and maintain current certification (If working in Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Unit, Specialty Care Unit or Surgery)
• Obtain PALS certification within 1 year of hire and maintain current certification (if working in Emergency Department)
• Experience: Experience preferred, but not necessary, may obtain on the job.
• Ability to proficiently perform all essential job responsibilities

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk, and bend intermittently throughout the work day. Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable the applicant to adequately fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who are/become disabled, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities with unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.

Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens

• Category I – Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Orientation Period

• Up to 90 days to perform proficiently all essential position responsibilities. The first ninety (90) days this position is assumed is considered the probationary/introductory period, for which the employee is subject to continuous review.