Registered Nurse RN - Surgical Trauma - PRN B

Job Category Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule 12 Hr Evening - Morning About the Role Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. Job Summary The Trauma Surgical Unit is a 20-room nursing unit. As part of a verified Level 1 Trauma Center, exceptional care is delivered to a vast array of trauma and acute care surgery patients, including, but not limited to: Trauma surgery and related multi-system injuries Orthopedic trauma and related injuries Emergent and scheduled acute care surgery Other Neurosurgical and Vascular surgical patients, as well as limited medical overflow Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associate’s Degree Minimum Experience: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience Other: Membership in professional organization Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect for others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence-based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks And Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills, the 5 rights of medication administration, manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows policies. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Maintains and monitors the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence-based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of tasks assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary, fulfilling responsibilities: patient flow, matches given resources to patients for shift, escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS Meaning being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS Opportunities Opportunities start here. 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