RN- Outpatient Medical Services

Job Number: 34427.

Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, Georgia 31701. Department: PPMH OP MEDICAL SVCS. Shift: Days. Job Type: Full time.

Job Description

Summary:

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating the plan of care. The position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital’s core mission.

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)
• Work Experience:
  
  1–2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation

• Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Collect data in a systematic and ongoing process
  • Identify issues and develop diagnoses based on assessment data
  • Prioritize data collection based on the patient’s condition and needs
  • Identify expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues
• Care Planning and Implementation
  • Develop an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
  • Provide continuity through a plan that directs other team members
  • Implement the plan in a safe and timely manner
  • Document implementation and any changes or omissions of the identified plan
  • Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate
  • Utilize appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan
• Documentation
  • Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion
  • Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
  • Ensure documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
  • Use correct terminology and conform to required style and format
• Outcomes and Evaluations
  • Develop expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
  • Involve patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
  • Modify expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
  • Include patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
  • Evaluate the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
  • Document the results of the evaluation
• RN – Quality
  • Use results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
  • Use creativity and innovation to improve care delivery
  • Incorporate evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice
  • Participate in quality improvement activities
• RN – Nursing ANA Code of Ethics
  • Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care
  • Practice with compassion and respect
  • Advocate for the patient, family and community
  • Assure patient safety through competency and growth of self and others
  • Contribute to a healthy work environment through shared decision making
  • Collaborate with other health professionals to meet healthcare needs

• Adhere to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (self‑education, ongoing educational programs)
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in‑services and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non‑clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate usage of age‑specific customer service skills
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate