Registered Nurse

Position Title Nurse-RN- HCP071 Work Unit AACSB Administration, County: Dougherty Immediate Supervisor Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Basic Qualifications Documentation skills meeting legal and professional standards; knowledge of HIPAA. Ability to access, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knowledge of procedures for developing, implementing, and revising plan of care. Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, treatments, standards of care, and nurse practice act. Knowledge of medication administration procedures and ability to administer oral, sublingual, and IV medications; knowledge of pharmacology. Knowledge of immunization regulations and protocols. Ability to perform CPR and, for some sites, AED. Skill in holistic assessment and care; ability to apply therapeutic and diagnostic skills and provide holistic client care. Knowledge of healthcare concerns and clients with special needs, including high risk and various age groups. Ability to determine if patient has received appropriate care and assess whether staff is competent in specific areas. Ability to document problems and/or needs identified from the treatment plan; competency in completing treatment plans. Skills in team leadership. Knowledge of examinations and ability to prepare clients for examinations and treatments; knowledge of how to use medical equipment. Knowledge of federal and state guidelines governing programs. Ability to plan unit needs; knowledge of instruments required and how they are sterilized; knowledge of maintaining a sterile field. Knowledge and skills regarding diet and nutrition, related resources and guidelines, and physical activity of clients; ability to conduct health education sessions for individuals and groups. Current Georgia License to practice as a registered professional nurse is required. Physical Requirements No lifting of more than 20 pounds. Performance Expectations The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service by improving consumer outcomes and satisfaction. All employees have a role in performance improvement and are expected to interact collaboratively with co‑workers and other contacts to provide consistent, high‑quality, consumer‑focused services. Assigned Duties Assess client health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients. Advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to access, plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and client records. Modify client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions. Observe nurses and visit clients to ensure proper nursing care is provided. Prepare clients for and assist with exams and treatments. Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained. Provide health care and first aid. Perform routine and stat blood draws and specimen collection in accordance with clinical protocols. Administer prescribed medications, including injections. Maintain a 50% billable productivity rate. Complete all required documentation within 24 hours from date of service. Provide education to client and family. #J-18808-Ljbffr