Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit Nights

Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Macon
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit Nights at Phoebe Putney Health System summary:
The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit provides high-quality patient care during night shifts, adhering to hospital policies and maintaining up-to-date nursing knowledge. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, managing stressful situations, and optimizing communication and interpersonal skills in a dynamic environment. The role requires a valid RN license and certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, along with a commitment to ongoing education.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.WORKING CONDITIONS
  • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtimeQualifications - InternalEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    • 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)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
      • 1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
        • Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained prior to completing unit orientationGENERAL SKILLS
          • Organizational Skills
          • Communication Skills
          • Interpersonal Skills
          • Customer Relations
          • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
          • Follow Verbal Instructions
          • Basic Computer SkillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
            • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
            • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordinationPHYSICAL DEMANDS
              • Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
              • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
              • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
              • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
              • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
                
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                Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Patient Care, Nursing, ACLS, Healthcare, Clinical Skills, Nursing Experience, Healthcare Provider, Patient Management
                

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