Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job Albany area,Georgia USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse Observation Unit Days
Qualifications

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

Work Experience

1+ years of Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Stroke Life Support ASLS (required if working on a designated stroke unit)
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
Consult with healthcare providers and make 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 need
Directs the coordination of care across setting 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
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

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