Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU *Weekends Nights*

Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Albany
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU opening in Albany, Georgia. This and other rn jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com

Description - External
JOB SUMMARY
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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.

WORKING CONDITIONS
General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, AHA BLS
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation

GENERAL SKILLS

Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Relations
Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
Follow Verbal Instructions
Basic Computer Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Have near normal hearing - Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

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