What is the role of a Staff Nurse at St. Josephs Candler?

The Staff Nurse position at St. Josephs Candler is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Staff Nurse job located?

Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Staff Nurse role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Staff Nurse job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Staff Nurse position at St. Josephs Candler?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Staff Nurse at St. Josephs Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary
- Assumes responsibility for assessment of needs for nursing care and evaluation of nursing care objectives for patients during their stay in the surgical extended recovery unit. Provides nursing care which is comprehensive, individualized and patient centered. Participates in patient family teaching and provides leadership by working with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in caring for surgical postoperative patients.
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing - Required
Experience
- 1 Year Medical surgical experience - Required
- 1-2 Years Phase II recovery experience - Preferred
License & Certification
- Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
Core Job Functions
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement.
- Documents all patient related clinical information and assesses patient for special needs and plans appropriate intervention. Comprehensive review of the patient's medical history is performed and documented.
- Discharge summaries are processed with the assistance of Volunteers. Manage symptoms if presented during the call and document calls within the database. Manage compliments, concerns and complaints with documentation and forward to the appropriate clinical Director/Clinical Manager for further action and monthly report data is complied to reflect accurate volume.
- Provide excellent patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed.
- Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/co-worker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences.
- Documents and scans all refill requests, new prescriptions, phone calls, laboratory and diagnostic results, medical equipment/supply orders, referrals, notifications, problems, appointments, contact information, and medical records to the EMR

Staff Nurse at St. Josephs Candler – Savannah, Georgia

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