RN-Recovery - #262181

Description

At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director/Manager, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department
• Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy
• Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education
• Cares for patients in Phase 1 of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU)
  
  

Essential Functions

• Identifies existing and potential problems, and seek or implement appropriate solutions
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
• May administer medication. Documents patient care given
• ProvideS nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
  
  

EEO:

• 01 Officials and Managers
• 02 Professionals
• 03 Technicians
• 04 Sales Workers
• 05 Administrative Support Workers
• 06 Craft Workers
• 07 Operatives
• 08 Laborers and Helpers
• 09 Service Workers
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in Nursing X Required
• Bachelors degree in Nursing X Preferred
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• Must have six (6) months of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting
  
  

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action