What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Specialist position at Wellstar Health System, Inc.?
Job Summary:
At Wellstar Health System, Inc., we seek a skilled Registered Nurse to join our patient care team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to patients by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. This role involves serving as the front-line representative of the patient care team, often acting as an intermediary between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
We are seeking a dedicated professional to:
- Assess patients through comprehensive history and physical exams for initial and ongoing assessments. Develop personalized nursing care plans for patient assignments to direct patient care.
- Monitor and ensure quality patient care by adhering to established policies and procedures within the scope of practice. Maintain accurate record entries and adhere to security measures for password protection.
- Provide nursing care based on patient needs and in collaboration with physicians. Ensure patient safety through rounding and policy compliance, including the administration and monitoring of medications.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to ensure the provision of safe patient care. Educate patients and family members regarding treatments.
- Apply infection control practices by adhering to required standard precautions, hand hygiene, and isolation needs of patients.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current American Heart Association, Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification, to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Current Georgia Registered Nursing License (RN) or a qualifying multi-state compact license.
- 1 year or more of experience in bedside nursing, including patient care management and medication management.
