Nurse RN
Location: Decatur, Georgia
Description: DeKalb Medical is at the momment seeking for Nurse RN right now, this occupation will be placed in Georgia. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to evaluate, direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Assesses pati! ent health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records.
Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Assesses patient's condition, including biophysical, psychosocial, age specific needs, and safety needs.
Documents patient's status according to organizational policies and procedures.
Develops an individualized plan of care utilizing the nursing and medical diagnoses.
Collaborates with other health care team members in formulating plan of care to ensure optimum patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Monitors, implements, and! evaluates patient status, appropriateness of the nursing plan! of care, and outcomes of the care provided on assigned patients.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, including patient and family instruction, health promotion, disease management and discharge planning.
Provides supervision and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and other non-licensed clinical support staff in delivering interdisciplinary patient care.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure the provision and improvement of safe and quality patient care.
Participates in supporting the organization’s vision, mission and values and adheres to and exhibits DeKalb Medical Standards of Behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of DeKalb Medical.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education, Experience and Licensure Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree! in Nursing (BSN) required (will also consider ASN candidates that commit to enrolling within 1 year, post hire, to begin working on their BSN )
Current GA Licensure as a Registered Nurse
BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
Additional certifications may be required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
High degree of self motivation and directional initiative.
Excellent customer service skills and strong drive to provide compassionate care.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Strong communication skills with ability to effectively communicate technical information to patients and families.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment
Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
Basic computer skills
Must be able to perform skills and competencies as ! defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency che! cklist if applicable.
Demonstrates and maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator
Positions Supervised : Provides clinical oversight and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and other non-licensed clinical support staff
PATIENT POPULATION SERVED :
Performs age specific competencies according to unit specific patient population:
Infant
(Birth to 1 Yr.)
Pediatric
(1-12 Yrs.)
Adolescent
(13-17 Yrs.)
Adult
(18-64 Yrs.)
Geriatric
(65 Yrs & Older)
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/SPECIAL DEMANDS:
The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential fu! nctions.
Ability to walk at a rapid pace 90% of time.
Provides bedside care with ability to bend/stoop/stand/squat 60% of time.
Ability to work at heights of 24-40 inches.
Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds. Able to transfer adult patients from wheel chair or from bed to stretcher or vice versa 35% of time.
Ability to lift, move, or position weights up to that of an adult patient with assistance.
Ability to hear alarms, call bells, phones, intercoms 100% of time. Surroundings may be noisy.
Ability to see, read, write 100% of time.
Must be physically able to initiate CPR 100% of time.
Must be able to communicate effectively by speaking clearly and distinctly in English 100% of time.
Must have fine motor skills 100% of time.
Ability to work at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Able to cope with stressful conditions.
Demonstrates tact, versatility, adaptability, and dependability.
Good mental healt! h.
High degree of self motivation and directional initiative. Funct! ions independently.
ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
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OSHA Category I:
Normal duties involve reasonable potential for contact and exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required to be used whenever potential exists for exposure to potentially infectious or hazardous materials.
OSHA Category II:
Normal duties do not reasonably anticipate exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials, but contact may be required as a condition of employment or emergency. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be required if there is reasonable potential for exposure.
OSHA Category III:
Normal duties do not do not anticipate reasonable potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues or other potent! ially infectious or hazardous materials.
ACCESS TO PATIENT DATA REQUIREMENTS:
This position involves treatment of patients and required direct access to Protected Health Information (PHI). The PHI accessed is limited to the minimum necessary PHI of patients being treated. PHI is accessed through direct contact with the patient and/or family/visitors, the patient’s medical record/chart/admission, computer applications, or verbal reports from other direct care providers.
This position requires the following access to Patient Data:
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Internal Use
Unauthorized disclosure may cause some harm to DRHS, its employees or patients.
Non-medical patient data beyond name, condition and room number, which may include internal directories, organizational memos, routine correspondence
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Confidential
Unauthorized disclosure could adversely impact DRH! S, its employees or patients.
Patient medical records, appointment,! treatment, and financial data, purchasing information, vendor contracts, and internal audit reports containing patient information
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Restricted Confidential
Unauthorized disclosure likely to result in significant adverse impact, embarrassment or penalties to DRHS, its employees or patients.
Legally protected and sensitive medical data - HIV, mental health/substance abuse treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, physical or sexual abuse.
Core Accountability
The employee complies with HIPAA requirements by protecting the confidentiality of Protected Health Information, accessing only that information that is required to perform his/her job, and by discussing PHI only with others within DRHS who have a legitimate business reason to access the information.
The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of jo! b incumbents. Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
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This occupation will be started on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:50:59 GMT