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Specialty Surgical Unit -RN at Emory

Posted in Education 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Atlanta, Georgia





Job Description:

Overview

8E Pulmonary/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery


  • The only Lung Transplant Center in the state of Georgia

  • The only unit with staff trained to care for Adult Pulmonary Hypertension and Lung Transplant patients

  • Staff are trained to provide care to patients who have complex pulmonary, thoracic and vascular surgery needs

  • Staff also trained to provide care to Vascular Surgery patients who require life-saving revascularization procedures

  • One of the hospital's highest performers in patient satisfaction

  • RN Ratio 1:4 (1:3 New Lung Transplant)

  • NT/PCA 1:8

  • 24 bed unit at Emory University Hospital

  • APP coverage available on unit during day and coverage available on nights

  • Interdisciplinary Team of staff continuously collaborates to provide exceptional care to patients

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 departments





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