REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY CARE CENTER-FT: Southeast Georgia Health System

Southeast Georgia Health System Job
Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Patient Care Services: Emergency Care Center

Job Code: 1045 Wage/Hour Status:
Grade: 19N Exempt Nonexempt X

Summary: (Summarize primary purpose of job function)
Provides patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates professional growth and development. Uses good judgment. Utilizes patient care supplies/equipment in a fiscally responsible manner. Exhibits positive interpersonal skills. All employees of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, JCAHO requirements, and national patient safety standards.
Reports To: Manager
Titles Supervised: None

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out charge nurse role when assigned.
2. Delivers patient care utilizing guidelines of care and appropriate resources, including personnel, services, supplies and equipment.
3. Reviews, evaluates and takes appropriate action regarding results of diagnostic tests.
4. Administers medications according to SGHS policy.
5. Performs and documents a nursing assessment to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial and cultural needs and develops a plan of care.
6. Evaluates and reassesses nursing interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
7. Develops and implements an education plan in collaboration with patient and family. Documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education Graduate of a Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree Nursing Program
Experience None required; preferred
Licensure Current RN license to practice in the State of Georgia