Overview
Emory Med-Surg is looking for a clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding of the care of a particular patient population. Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
- Delivers safe, dependable, and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.
- Able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g., computer, clinical pathway, chart).
- Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning the plan of care.
- Evaluates the patient's response to planned care and adjusts the plan of care as appropriate.
- Recognizes needs and advocates for the patient based on knowledge of condition.
- Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms).
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of Complex Medical Surgical? Look no further! On Unit 52, our staff are recognized as experts in the broadest of specialties – complex medical surgical. Working on 52, you will hone your skills working with various diagnoses like HTN, Diabetes with comorbidities, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, UTI, cellulitis with wound care, etc.
- Number of Beds: 24
- Patient Populations/Typical Diagnoses: diabetes, kidney failure, infections, heart failure, hypertension, and PE.
- Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
- 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.
- Exceptions: Individuals currently employed as an LPN within the EHC system at the time of completion of an accredited RN program and becoming licensed as an RN will be considered eligible to move to the Nurse Clinician title while matriculating through the Resident program.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
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ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste; Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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