RN Days Acute Care I

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in Albany, Georgia. The role involves assessment, care planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must have an RN license and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• Ongoing education and professional development expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Develops and implements individualized care strategies.
• Participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Compassionate Care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plans of care, implementing the plans, and evaluating outcomes. The position requires delivering high-quality care to meet the hospital's core mission.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 or more years of nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• If working on a designated stroke unit: Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire

Essential Functions

• Collects data systematically and continuously
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs
• Sets expected outcomes and plans based on diagnoses
• Develops individualized care strategies
• Ensures continuity through coordinated planning
• Implements care safely and promptly
• Documents care and updates plans as needed
• Consults healthcare providers and makes referrals
• Utilizes community resources effectively
• Documents and submits required data timely
• Ensures documentation is clear, accurate, and tailored to readers
• Uses correct terminology and format
• Develops and evaluates expected outcomes involving patient and family
• Modifies plans based on patient response
• Participates in quality improvement and applies evidence-based practices
• Practices with compassion and respect, advocating for patients
• Ensures safety through competency and growth
• Contributes to a positive work environment and team collaboration
• Coordinates care across settings and among caregivers
• Engages in professional development and promotes nursing participation in organizations

Additional Duties

• Adheres to attendance, punctuality, and departmental policies
• Aligns work with organizational values, mission, and vision
• Maintains current knowledge through ongoing education
• Participates in staff meetings, mandatory training, and competency evaluations
• Provides age-specific care and customer service
• Wears appropriate protective equipment as required