RN- Outpatient Medical Services

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and deliver patient-centered care across units. The role emphasizes data-driven assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's in Nursing and have conscious sedation or critical care experience. GA licensure and BLS/ACLS certifications are required or obtained before orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience.
• Conscious sedation experience preferred (1–2 years).
• Critical care experience preferred.
• RN license, active GA license, BLS and ACLS requirements.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients through systematic data collection and ongoing reassessment.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Document care accurately and ensure timely updates to the plan.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust care as needed with the care team.
• Engage in quality improvement and adhere to ethics and safety standards.

Connaissances

Nursing experience

Conscious sedation experience

Critical care experience

Formation

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

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 (Required)
• 1-2 years of Conscious Sedation Experience (preferred)
• Critical Care Experience (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation

Essential Functions

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.