Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit Nights at Phoebe Putney Health System summary :
The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit provides critical care to patients during night shifts while ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures. This role requires maintaining nursing competencies, effective communication, and the ability to handle high-stress situations. The nurse is responsible for delivering age-specific care and participating in ongoing education and training.
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 overtimeQualifications - Internal
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 (Preferred)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
Required Certifications / Licensures : Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientationGENERAL SKILLS
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer RelationsRead / Comprehend Written InstructionsFollow Verbal InstructionsBasic Computer SkillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colorsHave good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordinationPHYSICAL 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%)Keywords :
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