Registered Nurse

Staff Nurse

Position Summary The Radiology Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, provide, and coordinate care for radiology patients based on current standards of medical / surgical and critical care nursing. That care includes initial and ongoing assessment, drug administration, vascular access procedures, assisting physicians and technologists during procedures, and reporting on patients conditions post procedure. The radiology nurse is responsible for ensuring continuity of patient care during their visit to Imaging services. In addition, patient, family, and staff education is to be performed and documented. May have to rotate emergency call with other RNâ€™s for after hours emergencies. Maintains open communications and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 2-3 Years critical care - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required in 90 days from hire date Core Job Functions Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement. Maintains up to date knowledge of policies and procedures of Hospital as well as Standards of Practice for specialty area. Exercise independent judgment in the assessment of patient's needs, and identifies clinical priorities throughout the Hospital. Responds appropriately to resolving issues that impact patient care. Assesses and documents the physiological health of the patient. Participates in patient/family education and teaching. Ensures that all patients are prepped according to procedure guidelines. Accurately assesses patient prior to conscious sedation/procedure. Recognizes early problems in a patients vital signs and records data while communicating all concerned parties. Accurately assesses patient status post procedure and assures safe recovery from conscious sedation. Knowledgeable of Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, ACR, and AORN regulatory guidelines concerning the care of the imaging patients. Participates in quality improvement processes surrounding American College of Radiology Standards to achieve highest level of performance. Assures team is included in patient safety activities such as Time Out, Read Back/Verify, and Site Marking. Accurately enters procedural documentation and patient charges per department guidelines. Major arrhythmias and hemodynamic events are identified and communicated to ensure proper action for patient safety. Maintains radiopharmaceutical logs and computer entries for period of time required by the DNR. Maintains aseptic/sterile technique when prepping patients for exams. Knowledge in the management of emergency medication. Compliant with the use of Pyxis for medication access and proficient in medication management.

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education Bachelors of Nursing - Required Experience 2-3 Years Nursing - Required Two years Rehab Nursing and/or Medical/Surgical within the last five years preferred. License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Certification as Rehab Registered Nurse or Med/Surg Certification - Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Engages resources to facilitate timely discharge and throughput starting on admission. Anticipates forecasted patient care discharge needs to ensure throughput targets met. Provides input that decreases inefficiencies for unit, staff in collaboration with the manager. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan development and implementation with health care team members collaborating to develop long and short term patient goals. Communication with physicians using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators and baseline FIM scores. Contributes to the multidiscipline team conference. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care. Utilizes Teach Back technique to assess understanding of education. Assesses needs for discharge and the best way the patient may be provided instruction. Utilizes appropriate written communication, education packets and/or audio-video instructions. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning.

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Children’s Place, the staff Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, provide and coordinate care for the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients based on current standards of pediatric and medical/surgical nursing. The staff RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The staff RN functions within the permissible scope of nursing practice as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Preferred Experience 2 Years experience; with 1 year minimum in Pediactrics – Required License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required upon start or during the Unit Based 8 week Clinical Orienation Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) - Required upon start or during the Unit Based 8 week Clinical Orienation Core Job Functions Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As leader holds healthcare providers accountable forthe standard of care. Ensures interventions are consistent with current nursing practice and standards. Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Uses critical thinking skills to assess and document to improve patient health outcomes. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Engages resources to facilitate timely discharge and throughput starting on admission. Anticipates forecasted patient care discharge needs to ensure throughput targets met. Provides input that decreases inefficiencies for unit, staff in collaboration with the manager. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning.

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi – disciplinary health care team Education Associates in Nursing- Required Experience 1-2 Years Medical Surgical - Required License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning. Conducts comprehensive holistic wellness and illness assessments and employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in care of patients. Provides leadership for collaborative, evidence-based revision of diagnoses and plans of care, to improve patient outcomes. Develops evidence-based clinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.

Staff Nurse