Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, ICU RN, 7am-7:30pm
Company: Emory
Location: Lithonia
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Overview Emory Hillandale Hospital Intensive Care Unit invites
you to join our 16 bed Intensive Care Unit. You will have the
opportunity to work with a high acuity and diverse patient
population, with the support of Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse
Educator, and daily rounding in partnership with Providers. We are
committed to providing education and providing answers to
"Why"!Your insight matters. We count on our ICU Registered Nurses
to be proactive members of interdisciplinary team of care givers
who ensure patients, and their families, receive individualized
high quality, safe patient care.We are proud to be the only health
system in Georgia with four Magnet --recognized hospitals. We're
looking for experienced and passionate nurses who are ready to join
a team that's redefining quality nursing care and defining a new
standard of care for humankind!Day Shift: 7am - 7:30pm Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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.
- Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and
experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
- Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and
use this knowledge to personalize care for each
patient/family.
- Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for
patients/families.
- 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.
- Demonstrates developed assessment skills.
- 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 patient and family learning needs and makes
recommendations to resources regarding those needs.
- Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.
- Manages time effectively.
- 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.
- Functions in a developing leadership role.
- Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
- Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated
preceptor.
- Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost
containment.
- Demonstrates effective listening skills.
- Reduces barriers to facilitate communication.
- Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
- Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and
the family.
- Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge
of condition.
- Has awareness of one's own values and how they effect
interactions and relationships.
- Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in
developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying
cultural norms).
- Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine
situations.
- May seek assistance to resolve complex issues.
- Respects and maintains confidential information.
- Accepts personal accountability for professional development
and growth.
- 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.
- Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
- Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN
(clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 12 months of recent
nursing experience within the past five years.
- Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or
temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
- BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in
designated departmentsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75
lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the
workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday
(constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting;
Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical
demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may
vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental
exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen
exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors;
Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold
Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient
care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be
required; Use of personal protective equipment, including
respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on
assigned work area and work tasks.
Keywords: Emory, Atlanta , Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, ICU RN, 7am-7:30pm, Healthcare , Lithonia, Georgia
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