RN- Operating (11a-9p)

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)
• 2 years of nursing experience (Preferred)

Current licensure and certifications required:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Assessment and Diagnosis

• 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

Care Planning and Implementation

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
• Provides continuity through a plan that directs other team members
• 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, and service offerings
• Ensures documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Uses correct terminology and 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 patient assessment
• 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

Quality and Professional Practice

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
• Uses creativity and innovation 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
• Ensures 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

Additional Duties

• Adheres to 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 (self-education, ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, attends training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate