Flex Force RN; Critical Care

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

• 2 Years Of Acute Care Relevant Experience (Required)

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

The essential functions of the role include:

• 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
• 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
• Conforms to required style and format

• 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

• 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

• 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 usage of age- specific customer service skills
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate