RN - Acute Care II Nights - Phoebe Sumter

Qualifications

• 2‑year Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4‑year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

• 1+ years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license

• Provide professional standards in practicing nursing.
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to patient’s health or the situation.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnosis or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop an individualized plan.
• Implement the identified plan and evaluate progress toward outcomes.

• Provide assistance to patients and visitors when administering care.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Provide leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Direct the coordination of care across setting and among caregivers.
• Engage in teamwork as a team player and builder.
• Serve in key roles at work through shared decision‑making.
• Define a clear vision, set goals and plans, and measure progress.
• Promote nursing through participation in professional organizations.

• Develop an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provide continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implement the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Document implementation and include 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.

• Treat patients and families with compassion and implement plan of care.
• Base care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitor and document patient response.
• Establish rapport with clients.
• Adapt communication style, listen and respond to patient needs.
• Recognize age‑specific responses to treatment.
• Provide effective interventions.
• Respect patients’ confidentiality and privacy.
• Support social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manage difficult or emotional patient situations.

• Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, services, etc.
• Ensure that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Use correct terminology.
• Conform to required style and format.

• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care.
• Practice with compassion and respect.
• Primary commitment to 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 need.

• Use results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
• Use creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
• Incorporate evidence‑based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

• 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 per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (e.g., 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.