RN - Float/Labor Pool - Inpatient Acute Care
Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionJOB SUMMARYProvides 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.The Inpatient Acute Care pool includes the following
nursing units: all Acute Care units, IP Surgical Unit, Observation
Unit, and Oncology unit.Day and Night shifts available.GENERAL
REQUIREMENTSAdheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and
punctuality guidelinesPerforms all job responsibilities in
alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the
organizationPerforms other duties as required and completes all job
functions as per departmental policies and proceduresMaintains
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 CONDITIONSGeneral 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 overtimeQualificationsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS2 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 REQUIREMENTS1
- 2 years Nursing Experience (Required)CERTIFICATIONS AND
LICENSURESRequired Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN)
with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (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, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be
obtained prior to completing unit orientationGENERAL
SKILLSOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal
SkillsCustomer RelationsRead / Comprehend Written
InstructionsFollow Verbal InstructionsBasic Computer SkillsPHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSHave near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near
and far), ability to distinguish colorsHave good - manual dexterity
and eye-hand-foot coordinationPHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding -
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%)
Keywords: Phoebe Putney Health System, Albany , RN - Float/Labor Pool - Inpatient Acute Care, Other , Albany, Georgia
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