Registered Nurse - Albany, GA, United States - Phoebe Putney Health System

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    Full time Healthcare
    Description

    Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

    Job Description & Requirements

    • Specialty: Med Surg
    • Discipline: RN
    • Duration: Ongoing
    • 36 hours per week
    • Shift: 12 hours, days
    • Employment Type: Staff

    Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    • Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to
      established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients,
      developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of
      care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's
      core mission.
    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
    • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
    • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
    • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
    • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
    • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
    • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
    • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
    • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
    • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
    • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
    • May be scheduled as needed including overtime


    Qualifications

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    • 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
    • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)
    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    • 1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)
    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
    • Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current
      Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
    GENERAL SKILLS
    • Organizational Skills
    • Communication
      Skills
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Customer Relations
    • Read / Comprehend Written
      Instructions
    • Follow Verbal Instructions
    • Basic Computer Skills.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
    • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Standing - Continuously within shift %)
    • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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    About Phoebe Putney Health System

    Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities.

    Benefits

    • Life insurance
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Medical benefits
    • Health savings account
    • Employee assistance programs
    • Health Care FSA
    • Dental benefits