Registered Nurse PCU Nights

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Georgia for a full-time night shift. You will develop patient care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education, with opportunities for professional growth and adherence to safety standards across the patient care continuum.

Qualifications

• Administers all types of medications correctly per age group for all populations served according to policy.
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical records and automated dispensing medication systems for efficient medication administration and patient data retrieval.
• Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of all equipment used on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and formulates expected outcomes based on diagnoses, ensuring they are realistic, attainable, and culturally appropriate.
• Develops individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare providers, ensuring continuity and documentation.
• Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
• Evaluates patient progress towards outcomes, revising diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, ensuring legal and ethical practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to enhance patient care and nursing practices.
• Serves as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.
• Collects and documents patient health data systematically and continuously.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine and validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and healthcare providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

IV insertion

EMR systems

Precepting

Team collaboration

Patient education

Infection control

Emergency protocols

Documentation

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's of Nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing

RN license

BLS Certification

1+ acute care nursing experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 1035 RED BUD RD NE

City: CALHOUN

State: Georgia

Postal Code: 30701

Job Description:

• Identifies and formulates expected outcomes based on diagnoses, ensuring they are realistic, attainable, and culturally appropriate.
• Develops individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare providers, ensuring continuity and documentation.
• Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
• Evaluates patient progress towards outcomes, revising diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, ensuring legal and ethical practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to enhance patient care and nursing practices.
• Serves as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.
• Collects and documents patient health data systematically and continuously.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine and validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and healthcare providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Administers all types of medications correctly per age group for all populations served according to policy [Required]
• Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of all equipment used on the unit, including equipment used to stabilize and monitor patients (i.e., IV insertion, central lines, pulse ox, NG tubes, Foley, chest tubes, hemodynamics monitoring, etc.) [Required]
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical records and automated dispensing medication systems for efficient medication administration and patient data retrieval [Required]
• Performs daily rotational task assignments as directed [Required]
• Supervises Nursing Assistants in the process of basic nursing functions, ensuring adherence to the patient's cultural needs and demonstrating standard procedures for safe patient ambulation, transfers, and repositioning [Required]
• Serves as a preceptor as necessary, guiding and instructing less experienced staff in the nuances of patient care [Required]
• Engages in effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, including gathering and reassessing patient data, initiating and implementing physician orders, and contributing to care plan development [Required]
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of emergency codes, infection control protocols, life safety, fire plans, and age-specific safety concerns, and supervises nursing assistant staff during these events [Required]
• Ensures the provision of necessary and appropriate education to patients and their families from admission through discharge, covering medical and nursing plans of care, medications, tests and procedures, disease processes, and discharge instructions. Documents education provided, including patient responses and outcomes [Required]
• Initiates referrals to healthcare providers as necessary [Required]
• Fluent in English with excellent reading, verbal, and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and the healthcare team [Required]

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ Acute care nursing experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advan