RN - Home Health

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RN - Home Health

Albany, GA

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• Job Number: 30568

• Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

• Address:

417 W 3rd Ave

Albany,

GA

• Postal Code: 31701

• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

• Job Type: Full time

The best care happens when nurses feel supported, heard, and connected.

As one of Forbes' Best Mid-Sized Employers, Phoebe offers a culture where you're valued as a whole person, not just a practitioner. Outside of work, you'll enjoy the warmth of Albany, Georgia, a community with a low cost of living, incredible outdoor recreation, and a pace of life that lets you truly enjoy your time off. Grow your career in a system driven by shared purpose and genuine respect.

Unique to Phoebe

• Wellness Program
• Phoebe HealthWorks Fitness Center
• Family Tree Child Development Center
• Paid Time Off
• Adoption Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

RN - Home Health

Location: Albany, GA Job ID: 30568

Job Profile Summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices on an intermittent basis in the home. Duties include assessment of patients, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan of care, and evaluating the plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital''s core mission.

Qualifications

• 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)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years General Medical Surgical Nursing Experience (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Hospice or Home Care Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver''s License, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance for travel to the patient''s home
• Must furnish a report of Motor Vehicle Records for the past three (3) years

Essential Functions

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient''s condition and needs
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users
• Uses correct terminology
• Conforms to required style and format

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Documents the results of the evaluation

RN - QUALITY

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery
• Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice
• Participates in quality improvement activities

RN - NURSING ANA CODE OF ETHICS

• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care
• Practices with compassion and respect
• Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family, and community
• Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making
• Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare needs

Additional Duties

• 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

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Key Qualities We Value in Our Nursing Team

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others'' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others'' actions.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

What Do Our Nurses Have to Say

• There''s more for me at Phoebe.

"This is the best team to huddle with."

• There''s more for me at Phoebe.

"I'm proud to work for one of Georgia's best employers."

• There''s more for me at Phoebe.

"I love being part of this friendly community."

Benefits & Perks

• Your Health

• Medical Plans (choice of two)

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Your Coverage

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Critical Illness, Group Accident and Specified Disease Insurance

• Your Finances

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Financial Wellness Programs

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Your Life

• Wellness Program

• Phoebe HealthWorks Fitness Center

• Family Tree Child Development Center

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