Registered Nurse IP Hospice Days

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses 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 and 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 2-year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required).
• 4-Year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred).
• 1+ year of Nursing Experience (Preferred).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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.