RN, Cardiac, Step Down Unit at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Critical Care

Location: Atlanta, GA

Facility: Emory University Hospital (EUH)

Salary Range: $42/hr - $68/hr based on YOE

Job Type: FT

Shift: Day or Night

Specialties: ICU, Acute Care, Cardiac, etc.

Qualifications:

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

BLS certification required, ACLS may be required

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 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.

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