Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Detailed Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, providing exceptional professional nursing care to assigned patients. This role is crucial to fulfilling the Hospital’s core mission by delivering a high quality of care, guided by established standards and practices. As an RN, you will play a vital role in the entire patient care continuum, from initial assessment to ongoing evaluation and modification of care plans.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive professional nursing care to assigned patients. Your duties will encompass the full scope of the nursing process: assessment of patient needs, development of individualized plans of care, meticulous implementation of those plans, and continuous evaluation of outcomes. A commitment to delivering high-quality care is paramount to meet the Hospital’s core mission and ensure optimal patient well-being.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a state-accredited school (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 Or More Years Of Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• If working on a designated stroke unit:
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Essential Functions

The Nursing Process

• Assessment:
  • Collects comprehensive and systematic data in an ongoing process, prioritizing collection based on the patient’s condition and needs.
• Diagnosis:
  • Identifies key issues and develops appropriate nursing diagnoses based on thorough assessment data.
• Outcomes Identification & Planning:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes and develops a comprehensive plan of care based on diagnoses or identified issues.
  • Develops an individualized plan with specific strategies designed to address patient diagnoses effectively.
  • Provides for continuity of care through a well-defined plan that guides and directs other members of the healthcare team.
• Implementation:
  • Implements the established plan of care in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
  • Accurately documents the implementation process, noting any changes, modifications, or omissions from the identified plan.
  • Consults with other healthcare providers and makes appropriate referrals to facilitate comprehensive care.
  • Utilizes relevant community resources and systems to effectively implement the patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluation:
  • Develops expected outcomes that provide clear direction for continuity of care.
  • Actively involves the patient, family, and other disciplines in determining expected outcomes.
  • Includes the patient and all involved in their care in the ongoing evaluation process.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan in relation to patient responses and established expected outcomes. Documents the results of this evaluation thoroughly.
  • Modifies expected outcomes as necessary based on changes identified in the ongoing assessment of the patient.

Documentation & Communication

• Documents and submits all required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, and other relevant information.
• Ensures that all documentation is meticulously tailored to the expected readers/users.
• Uses correct medical and nursing terminology consistently.
• Conforms to required style and format for all documentation.

Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

• Utilizes the results of quality improvement activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Applies creativity and innovation in nursing practice to continuously improve care delivery methods.
• Incorporates evidence-based knowledge and research findings to initiate positive changes in nursing practice.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives and activities.

Professional Practice & Collaboration

• Accountable for individual practice and effective delegation to provide optimum patient care.
• Practices with compassion, empathy, and respect for all patients and their families.
• Maintains a primary commitment to advocate for the patient, family, and the wider community.
• Assures patient safety through continuous competency development and professional growth of self and others.
• Contributes to a healthy and supportive work environment through active participation in shared decision-making processes.
• Collaborates effectively with other health professionals to meet diverse healthcare needs.
• Directs the coordination of care across various settings and among multiple caregivers to ensure seamless transitions.
• Engages in teamwork as both a proactive team player and an effective team builder.
• Serves in key roles at work through shared decision-making processes.
• Defines a clear vision for professional practice, including setting goals and plans, and consistently measures progress.
• Promotes the nursing profession through active participation in professional organizations.

Additional Duties

• Adheres strictly 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 through self-education and attending ongoing educational programs.
• Attends all staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements, along with 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 appropriate protective clothing and equipment as required.