Registered Nurse - New York, United States - Phoebe Putney Health System

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    Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

    Job Description & Requirements Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care

    Discipline: RN

    Duration: Ongoing

    36 hours per week

    Shift: 12 hours, nights

    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, Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) or Georgia Stroke Core Curriculum (GSCC) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation

    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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    Phoebe Health Job ID #29345. Posted job title: registered nurse (rn) - sicu (ft-nights)

    About Phoebe Putney Health System Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgias preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the communitys 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