Registered Nurse (RN) Pre Post - Cath Lab (Evenings)

tannercareers

Carrollton (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Registered Nurse position at Tanner Health System involves performing nursing functions and supervising RNs, LPNs, and assistive personnel in accordance with state nurse practice acts. The RN assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, and evaluates outcomes across lifespan.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, coordination with the health care team, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Must hold Georgia Registered Nurse license or Multistate Nursing License.
CPR certification required (Healthcare Provider) or obtained within 30 days of hire.
ACLS within 6 months of hire in ED/ICU/Surgery/PACU/L&D/Float Pool.
NRP within 6 months of hire in Nursery/L&D; PALS within 1 year in PACU.

Responsibilities

CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: Assess and interpret data to communicate and adapt nursing techniques for patients of all ages.
PATIENT ASSESSMENT PLANNING CARE: Plan care, set goals, and document in EHR; coordinate with physicians and team.
PATIENT INTERVENTION AND EVALUATION: Administer medications and educate patients and families; coordinate care with other departments.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and ongoing education.
TEAM MEMBER: Act as a resource to students and staff; participate in unit staff meetings and in-services.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team coordination

Electronic Health Records

Education

Georgia Registered Nurse license

Multistate Nursing License

CPR Certification (Healthcare Provider)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Vital signs monitoring equipment

Job description

The Registered Nurse performs nursing functions and supervises other RNs, LPNs, and other assistive personnel in the performance of nursing care according to the state nurse practice act. The Registered Nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care, and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

Georgia Registered Nurse or Multistate Nursing License
Healthcare Provider (CPR)

Qualifications

NOTE: ACLS within 6 months of hire into ED, ICU, Surgery, PACU, L&D, Float Pool (Critical Care and Maternity), SSU if taking GI call, or Cath Lab.
NOTE: NRP within 6 months of hire into Nursery and L&D.
NOTE: PALS within one year of hire in PACU
NOTE: BLS required within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications as designated in Nursing Clinical Ladder Policy

Area of Responsibilities

CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: Use knowledge of physiologic norms and developmental level, signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in assessing and interpreting data to effectively communicate and adapt techniques for administering medications and treatments, educating and involving patients families in care for ages and populations served.
PATIENT ASSESSMENT PLANNING CARE: Assess and plan patient care considering biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient care needs. Establish patient goals to meet identified health care needs, select interventions and document the plan of care in Electronic Health Record. Set priorities and utilize personnel appropriately. Effectively communicate with physicians and other members of the health care team.
PATIENT INTERVENTION AND EVALUATION: Provide safe and effective nursing care. Administer medications, nutritional supplements, IV fluids and blood products per policy. Educate the patient significant other regarding their disease process and discharge planning. Coordinate patient care with other departments. Recognize changes in patient's condition, take action, request assistance as necessary. Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care planning conferences. Document in compliance with hospital policy and procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Responsible for knowledge of state, federal, and regulatory agency rules and regulations, hospital policies and procedures, (including OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen regulations, restraint and pain management requirements) and standards of nursing practice. Evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals. Participates in required annual hospital wide and nursing continuing education
TEAM MEMBER Act as a resource to students, new employees and other personnel. Assist other staff members in providing care. Timely attendance at unit staff meeting and mandatory in-services. Show consideration for Team by reporting on time for shift and taking only allotted time for breaks. Assist in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

GeorgiaRegistered Nurse or Multistate Nursing License
Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Supervision

Supervises and directs work of other RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Techs as appropriate.

Qualifications

NOTE: ACLS within 6 months of hire into ED, ICU, Surgery, PACU, L&D, Float Pool (Critical Care and Maternity), SSU if taking GI call, or Cath Lab.
NOTE: NRP within 6 months of hire into Nursery and L&D.
NOTE: PALS within one year of hire in PACU
Qualifications as designated in Nursing Clinical Ladder Policy

Definitions

Contact With Others

Requires frequent contact with many persons at different levels inside and outside of the organization to carry out organization policies and programs and obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action.

Effect Of Error

Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects.

Supervisory Responsibility

Has limited supervision over a large section of employees (15 up), i.e. assigns and directs their work; instructs new employees and corrects results, may discuss with supervisor, but has no authority over job content or personnel. Team governance where the Members evaluate, interview, and recommend personnel actions.

Mental Demands

Work involves a variety of complex problems to be solved under general organization policies. Ingenuity and judgment are required to review facts, plan work, estimate costs, and deal with factors not easily evaluated, interpret results, draw conclusions, and take or recommend action. Solutions to problems often require coordination with other departments.

Physical Effort

Considerable physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day. Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.

Working Conditions

Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

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