Registered Nurse (RN), PVI Stepdown - Nights

ScionHealth Columbus, GA 31904, US

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the nurse manager, the registered nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a defined group of patients in the stepdown unit. The RN coordinates care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes and supports the patient and family through the care continuum.

Essential Functions

Collects, records, and analyzes patient conditions and provides care in accordance with patient needs
Performs nursing interventions and monitoring, documenting and communicating condition changes to the healthcare team
Educates patients and families; promotes physical and emotional well-being
Provides discharge planning and patient/family teaching
Delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel in accordance with scope of practice
Maintains clinical competence in stepdown nursing practices
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
Participates in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Exhibits critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, families, and the healthcare team
Adheres to standards of care, policies, procedures, and ethical practices
Works scheduled shifts as required and maintains compliance with orientation and mandatory education
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Requires standing and walking for extended periods
Must perform repetitive tasks and respond quickly to emergency situations
Acute care hospital stepdown unit setting
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and chemical agents
May include variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

Education

Completion of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current state license as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); other certifications within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

One (1) year of nursing experience preferred

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