Registered Nurse (RN)- MedSurg Float

Facility : Kennestone Hospital

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical / critical thinking

Ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes

Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity

Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.

g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care

Practices using current clinical practice standards

Teamwork and Collaboration

Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model.

This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc);

completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment

Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members

Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and / or leading such activities as well as, promoting an

inter / intra-disciplinary

process and actively

supports / participates

in shared governance at all levels in the system

Professional Development and Initiative

Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education

Serves as a preceptor and / or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforc m

odeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing

Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products

Upholds all health care

system / organizational

policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes

Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice

Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions

Resources and Support

Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care

Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.

e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc)

Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited / approved school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Reg Nurse (Single State)

RN - Multi-state Compact

Basic Life Support

BLS - Instructor

BLS - Provisional

Required Skills

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care

Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures

Skill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniques

Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions

Skill in maintaining records regarding medication or treatment

Ability to perform department duties in a timely and efficient manner

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public

Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phone

Outstanding written and oral communication

Exercises good judgment in dealing with patients and staff

Effective communication and teaching skills on all patient levels

Able to process large volume of patient information in an accurate and timely fashion

Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities