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St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees 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.
Job Summary - Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director/Manager, perform nursing patient care 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.
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
Qualifications Minimum Education - Associates degree in Nursing X Required
- Bachelors degree in Nursing X Preferred
Licenses/Certifications - Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
- ACLS within 6 months of hire
Minimum Work Experience - Must have six (6) months of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting
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