RN MedSurg - Decatur, GA, United States - Emory Healthcare

Description

Fast paced free standing 50 bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC). Providing care to patients with respiratory, neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, oncological and other critically unstable patients.

This facility offers- wound management, HD (Hemodialysis), PD (Peritoneal Dialysis), LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) to aid in reaching their optimal level of recovery.

They are Disease Specific Certified by the Joint Commission in respiratory care, wound care, and acquired brain injury. Patients require an interdisciplinary approach from physicians, nurses, rehab, respiratory, wound care, and case management- all on site. If critical care interests you, this would be a wonderful place to start.
Charge Nurse all shifts; House Supervisor on nights
Onsite Radiology and Procedure Room

Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.

Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team. Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process. Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. Continues to recognize own performance limitations, but requires minimal assistance. Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart). Plans and implements patient care independently. Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care. Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate. Identifies the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research.
Delegates appropriately utilizing the Synergy model of care.

Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.

Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor. Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family. May seek assistance to resolve complex issues. Respects and maintains confidential information. Participates within the unit to identify and address discipline specific issues and needs. Articulates application of Synergy model for care in clinical practice.

Collects, reports, analyzes and provides data on an ongoing basis and as required by physician and/or interdisciplinary teams in accordance with organization standards.

Revises and evaluates effectiveness of patient care documentation. Uses interviews, surveys, focus groups and questionnaires to identify and resolves areas for improvement.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.

Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

Exceptions:

Individuals currently employed as a LPN within the EHC system at the time of completion of an accredited RN program and becoming licensed as a RN will be considered eligible to move to the Nurse Clinician title while matriculating through the Resident program.

20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Patient care/handling injuries; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators;