RN - Operating Room (CVOR Team)

Job Number: 34606 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH OPERATING ROOM Shift: Days Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-08-20 Job Description Summary: Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.

Duties

include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission. Description:

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.

Duties

include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospitals core mission.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing Required Master’s degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing Preferred Work Experience 3 or more years Cardiovascular / Thoracic Nursing Experience

Required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse, current GA License Required upon Hire ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required within 1 year of hire Crisis Response Training - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Required within 180 days of hire.

Essential Functions

Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data Prioritizes data collection based on the patients condition and needs

Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team

Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate

Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users

Uses correct terminology Conforms to required style and format Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes

Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes

Documents the results of the evaluation Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery

Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice Participates in quality improvement activities Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care

Practices with compassion and respect Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others

Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need.