Registered Nurse @ ScionHealth

Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

Essential Functions

Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
May administer medication Documents patient care given.
Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

Essential Functions

Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
May administer medication Documents patient care given.
Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Education

Associates degree in Nursing Required
Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
ACLS within 6 months of hire
PALS within 6 months of hire
Handle with Care Certification within 6 months
Valid licensure in the State as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Experience

Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting unless entering into the Nurse Residency Program

Education

Associates degree in Nursing Required
Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
ACLS within 6 months of hire
PALS within 6 months of hire
Handle with Care Certification within 6 months
Valid licensure in the State as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Experience

Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting unless entering into the Nurse Residency Program

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