Job Description
RN (Nurse) ECC + Great Pay at ScionHealth summary:
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Care Center at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, I provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a supportive and positive environment. My responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing care while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. I advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients, ensuring continuity of care and meeting their various needs.
Description JOB SUMMARY At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses 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.
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director/Manager, perform nursing patientcare 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.
FLSA: Exempt
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
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Populations Served Does not treat or care for patients.
X Neonate (<30>
X Early Childhood (1 year and <5>
X Late Childhood (5 years and <13>
X Adolescent (13 and <17>
X Young Adult (17 to <30>
X Middle Adult (30 years to <60>
X Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed: □ Demographic
□ Clinical
□ Insurance
□ Financial
X Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely
Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely
Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely <1>
Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Chemical: Rarely
Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education: - Associates degree in Nursing, Required
- Bachelors degree in Nursing, Preferred
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.
Certifications: Licenses: - Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license
Minimum Work Experience: - Must have six (6) months of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting.
Keywords:
registered nurse, nursing care, patient advocacy, emergency care, healthcare, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, nursing process, clinical experience, hospital
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Job Tags
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