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Registered Nurse (RN) ICU / Intensive Care Unit, Full-time Days, Brunswick

Interested in working for the Golden Isles' healthcare provider and employer of choice?

As a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, you will provide compassionate care for our most critical patients. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with our patients, guests, and other team members, and medical staff by striving for excellence in service and quality. You will provide patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, teaching and supervision.

All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission requirements, and national patient safety standards.

You will be responsible for:

• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment, and decision making skills for the specific area and patient population.
• Delivers patient care utilizing standardized evidenced based guidelines of care and appropriate resources, including personnel, services, supplies and equipment.
• Reviews, evaluates, and takes appropriate action regarding results of diagnostic tests.
• Administers medications according to Health System policy.
• Performs and documents a standardized nursing assessment in a systematic, organized and continuous manner to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Develops a nursing diagnosis and a plan of care including goals and prioritized activities based on data collected.
• Evaluates and reassesses nursing interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care, and makes revisions as appropriate. Develops and implements an education plan in collaboration with patient and family.
• Documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Practices Universal Precautions and follows all infection control policies.
• Effectively carries out charge nurse role when assigned.
• Communicates, collaborates, and functions with other members of the health team to provide optimum care.
• Participates in the periodic review and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.

What you will need:

• Graduate of a Diploma, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program. BSN preferred.
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Georgia. American Heart Association BLS Certification required within first week of orientation and maintained throughout employment. ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, if applicable to area, within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!