Registered Nurse; PRN Acute Care AB

Qualifications
2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience
1 year 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 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Essential Functions

• 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 plans based on diagnoses or issues.

• 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.

• 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.

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.

• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.

• 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.

• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.

• 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.

• 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 needs.

• Directs the coordination of care across settings and among caregivers.

• Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.

• Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making.

• Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress.

• Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations.

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 the usage of age-specific customer service skills.

• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.