Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - PACU - Full Time - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - Full Time - Presurgical Testing - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 9 Hour Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - PACU - Part Time -9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Current National Professional Certification required. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree. ADN or Diploma required. Minimum Experience: ADN with 5 years of experience. BSN with 3 years of experience. Demonstrated competence in RN II performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire. NGHS Classes attendance required: Clinical Preceptor Course, DPM Huddle Facilitation Class, Charge Nurse Development Course (ANPD Frontline Nurse Leader Program.) Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: BSN Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN II performance expectations in addition to: • Serves as a charge nurse and ensures appropriate patient care is provided in a cost effective, quality driven and patient focused manner • Serves on teams and leads teams as a part of daily practice • Participates in 1 NGMC committee/council • Role models healthy work environment behaviors and practices that include fostering trust among co-workers, assuming good intent, and displaying empathy and support for one another Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN II performance expectations in addition to: • Serves as a role model for the unit in incorporating national and organizational goals to improve quality, patient safety, and satisfaction • Role models communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to physicians, advanced practice providers and other colleagues; effectively incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools • If applicable, participates in at least one Advanced training skill not required of all registered nurses on the unit • Role models Sister Simone Roach’s theory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN II performance expectations in addition to: • Seeks opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with other members of the healthcare team • Supports continuous learning on the unit by sharing research material from professional journals and/or organizations • Actively participates in quality improvement activities • Actively participates in implementing evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice • Assists in facilitating unit-based education, in-services, and skills validation • Serves as a preceptor as needed for students, nurse residents and experienced nurses Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN II performance expectations in addition to: • Advocates for cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships • Role models keen cultural intelligence including preventing and addressing lateral violence and impairment • Participates in unit-based shared governance activities while on duty • Leads unit-based selfcare activities • Practices tools and techniques to mitigate and minimize workplace violence Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN II performance expectations in addition to: • Serves as a unit-based champion; completes unit-based audits and provides data to management for follow-up with staff to achieve positive outcomes as required for department • Serves as a super user • Participates in quality-of-care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice • Actively participates in unit-based activities aimed at improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - PACU - Full Time - 10:00 am to 8:30 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

RN/LPN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Nights

Job Category: Nursing - LPN Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Afternoon - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an LPN in Georgia. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is required for Hospice. A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is strongly preferred for Long Term Care. Other: Graduate from a state approved LPN school of nursing. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates knowledge appropriate to care for adult and geriatric patient populations specific to unit of practice Meets all certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS). Demonstrates critical thinking skills Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgment Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: LTC LPN Assesses the patient’s physical and emotional needs and provides appropriate care and intervention. Monitors resident for changes in condition. Reports changes to Physician, Responsible Party, Nurse Supervisor, and other appropriate health professionals. Performs ongoing assessment and communicates assessment and plan of care through written documentation and verbal reports. Correctly administers and documents medication regime. Participates with instruction and education to resident and/or family to help insure safe and appropriate discharge. Contributes to resident safety by: utilizing principles of asepsis in all resident contact, providing a safe resident environment (i.e., Call light within reach, side rails up, etc.), maintaining properly functioning equipment and adhering to infection control policies and procedures. Assesses the status of all residents nursing care of the facility and consults with medical staff as needed. Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices Participates in the orientation of other employees. Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities by addressing acute needs first and implementing Physicians’ orders within appropriate time frame. Assists in coordination of residents for admissions, transfers and discharges. Evaluates and monitors, utilization of equipment and supplies. Makes sure that adequate supplies stocked on the units and all residents charges are appropriately recorded. Regularly checks emergency equipment to see if they are in proper working order and that sufficient supplies are at hand. Helps keep the unit safe, clean and attractive by reporting to housekeeping any major problems and reporting to maintenance any safety issues. Area/Unit Specific Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: Hospice Plans nursing visits in accordance with agency policy and implements all aspects of the maintenance of current POT, including documentation in accordance with the orders as scheduled with no more than two variances, annually. Responds appropriately to emergency situations as indicated by the assessment findings and nature of the patient’s condition, in accordance with service policy and procedure. Provides hospice aide/homemaker duties and continuous care to appropriate patients when assigned. The LPN assists with the collection of data from a variety of sources to enhance clinical decisions about treatments and nursing interventions. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse in the development of nursing diagnoses and carries out the established plan of care and documents reassessments, interventions and patients’ responses to interventions. The LPN carries out therapeutic interventions established in the interdisciplinary plan of care. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse continuously in the evaluation of interventions and treatments and how they affect patient health status and expected outcomes. The LPN supports the evaluation of care activities, education and practice environments to ensure the provision of safe, quality care. The LPN participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - Cath Lab Observation - System PRN - Shift and Schedule Varies

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: Varies Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: At least 2 years of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience Other: Membership is professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - (RN) - Case Manager - FT - Days

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs; Works collaborate with the Physicians, patient/family, nursing, utilization review and other members of the healthcare team to assure patient management that efficiently and effectively aligns with patient needs using resources to meet quality, clinical and cost effective outcomes. Coordinates a team approach designed to facilitate the achievement of expected patient outcomes with appropriate transitions to the next level of care; Responsible for length of stay management, regulatory compliance, and attending/participating with interdisciplinary team rounds on assigned unit; Collaborates with community providers to facilitate and coordinate the plan of care for post-hospitalization needs of the patient. This position will come in contact with patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups; Employees will perform clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adhere to National Patient Safety Guidelines. Provides cross coverage for all RNCM as required across all settings in the care continuum, including weekend rotation (as needed). Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate degree. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Minimum Experience: Three ( 3) to five (5) years of experience in direct patient care and/or case management. Financial and discharge planning experience. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: CCM (Case Management Certification) or ACM (American Case Management Certification) preferred. Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates aptitude in critical care, cardiac, medical, and/or surgical nursing Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations required Must demonstrate excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem solving abilities, and be self directed Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrates interpersonal skills including professionalism, a team player, pleasing personality and positive approach to the position Demonstrates the ability to think outside of the box and consistently create new, and effective solutions to today's problems and opportunities Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Monitor all patients on assigned units to ensure appropriate use of resources and interventions while managing patient's length of stay based on working DRG/admitting diagnosis. Communicates with Physician, patient/family, and other disciplines the expected length of stay, along with patient progress towards discharge. Provides coordination and facilitation oversight of patient care to assure required interventions occur in proper sequence and processes occur in a timely manner without delays. Identifies and acts upon potential delays in services; escalates unresolved delays to management for appropriate intervention. Assess, coordinate and facilitate patient's discharge plan to assure post-acute needs are arranged and secured prior to discharge; Communicate discharge plan with Physician, patient/family, and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate; Reassess discharge plan routinely throughout patient's stay to ensure timely, safe discharge and appropriate transition to the next level of care. Provides patient/family with information regarding their plan of care, discharge and any financial responsibility of inpatient or post-hospitalization services. Maintain knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and general coverage guidelines for all levels of inpatient and outpatient care. Communicate with Physician, patient/family or other team members as needed to ensure services will be covered. Coordinate and communicate with Utilization Review Nurse on a daily, consistent basis to ensure patients are in the right status and level of care. Facilitate changes by communicating with Physician, mid-level or nursing staff as needed. Serve as liaison to patients family, Physicians, nursing staff and all other disciplines to achieve optimal outcomes in the development of patient's discharge plan. Serve as a leader on assigned unit in the areas of discharge planning, social service issues, community resources/referrals and financial information related to patient care and outcomes. Empowered to think outside of the box to consistently create new, and effective solutions to complex problems or opportunities. Actively supports a customer service oriented environment to continually enhance customer service; Communicates directly with Physicians, nursing staff, patient/family and other disciplines to ensure collaborative practice. Provide appropriate hand-off communication as patients transition from one unit to another to ensure and achieve optimal outcomes. Maintains positive attitude, and communicates appropriately with patients/families, Physician, management and other staff; responds positively to change and offers suggestions to effectively incorporate change as needed in daily workflow. Maintain detailed knowledge of community resources, governmental regulations, third party payers (PPO/HMO's) to facilitate appropriate outcomes. Adheres to all regulatory and DNV requirements; Knowledgeable of third party/governmental payer regulatory requirements and adheres to appropriate processes. Completes paperwork as required. Consistently demonstrates a 'sense of urgency' in his/her work, while mindful of the pillars and financial stewardship opportunities. Works all scheduled shifts, including weekend rotation, and remote coverage. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

RN/LPN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Lanier Park - Full Time Nights

Job Category: Nursing - LPN Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is required for Hospice. A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is strongly preferred for Long Term Care. Other: Graduate from a state approved LPN school of nursing. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates knowledge appropriate to care for adult and geriatric patient populations specific to unit of practice Meets all certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS). Demonstrates critical thinking skills Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgment Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: LTC LPN Assesses the patient’s physical and emotional needs and provides appropriate care and intervention. Monitors resident for changes in condition. Reports changes to Physician, Responsible Party, Nurse Supervisor, and other appropriate health professionals. Performs ongoing assessment and communicates assessment and plan of care through written documentation and verbal reports. Correctly administers and documents medication regime. Participates with instruction and education to resident and/or family to help insure safe and appropriate discharge. Contributes to resident safety by: utilizing principles of asepsis in all resident contact, providing a safe resident environment (i.e., Call light within reach, side rails up, etc.), maintaining properly functioning equipment and adhering to infection control policies and procedures. Assesses the status of all residents nursing care of the facility and consults with medical staff as needed. Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices Participates in the orientation of other employees. Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities by addressing acute needs first and implementing Physicians’ orders within appropriate time frame. Assists in coordination of residents for admissions, transfers and discharges. Evaluates and monitors, utilization of equipment and supplies. Makes sure that adequate supplies stocked on the units and all residents charges are appropriately recorded. Regularly checks emergency equipment to see if they are in proper working order and that sufficient supplies are at hand. Helps keep the unit safe, clean and attractive by reporting to housekeeping any major problems and reporting to maintenance any safety issues. Area/Unit Specific Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: Hospice Plans nursing visits in accordance with agency policy and implements all aspects of the maintenance of current POT, including documentation in accordance with the orders as scheduled with no more than two variances, annually. Responds appropriately to emergency situations as indicated by the assessment findings and nature of the patient’s condition, in accordance with service policy and procedure. Provides hospice aide/homemaker duties and continuous care to appropriate patients when assigned. The LPN assists with the collection of data from a variety of sources to enhance clinical decisions about treatments and nursing interventions. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse in the development of nursing diagnoses and carries out the established plan of care and documents reassessments, interventions and patients’ responses to interventions. The LPN carries out therapeutic interventions established in the interdisciplinary plan of care. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse continuously in the evaluation of interventions and treatments and how they affect patient health status and expected outcomes. The LPN supports the evaluation of care activities, education and practice environments to ensure the provision of safe, quality care. The LPN participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

RN/LPN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Days

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of Professional Nursing Governance Council (PNGC) providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate Nursing Degree Required. Minimum Experience: Other: One (1) year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one (1) year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty as eligible. Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One (1) year experience Other: Membership is professional organization. Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit * Required competency is reviewed annually and is documented on the Required Competency Document. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge. Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

RN - Registered Nurse - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Days

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of Professional Nursing Governance Council (PNGC) providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate Nursing Degree Required. Minimum Experience: Other: One (1) year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one (1) year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty as eligible. Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One (1) year experience Other: Membership is professional organization. Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit * Required competency is reviewed annually and is documented on the Required Competency Document. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge. Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

MDS Coordinator - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Days

Job Category: Nursing - LPN Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary The LTC Admissions/MDS Coordinator functions as the Admissions Coordinator for the facility or a portion of the facility as assigned. This person assists in the coordination of assessments of potential LTC residents. Works with potential residents and their families in planning for LTC placement. Conducts Admission conferences. Assists and follows-up on financial assistance applications. This person is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of assigned MDS and Care Plans as well as other activities to enhance quality resident care. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: LPN/RN, maintains current LPN/RN licensure with Georgia Board of Nursing. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in long term care; past management experience helpful. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good clinical skills Good computer skills Organization and leadership skills Ability to interview, gather data, and facilitate disposition Positive interpersonal skills Essential Functions: MDS Coordinator Thoroughly and regularly assesses the resident’s condition/status and nursing care needs. Provide consultation or assistance to staff as needed to coordinate residents care based upon knowledge of residents needs and capabilities of staff. Maintains awareness of residents and families physical and psychological needs. Assists with resident teaching and continuing education for residents, families and staff, formally and informally Elicits feedback from residents and/or family, nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team regarding perception of resident’s care plan and actual care rendered. Develops and apply nursing care plans on the unit. Observes resident’s physical and mental status during delivery of direct resident care to appropriate response to changes in resident’s condition. Assists in the coordination of residents’ admission, transfers, and discharges. Functions as a resident’s advocate. Communicates changes in resident’s condition and/or prescribed plans of care to appropriate members of the resident care team. Refers problems to D.O.N. when necessary. Communicate the MDS and care plan process to staff. Communicates changes in residents conditions and/or prescribed plans of care to appropriate members of the residents care team. Essential Functions: LTC Admissions Coordinator Works with potential residents and families in planning for LTC placement. Meets with potential residents and families to discuss potential placement. Assists in the coordination and conducting of facility visits. Coordinates with the Case Management Social Worker Supervisor the resident admission and admission conference scheduling. Reviews and assesses payor sources and alternatives. Conducts Admission Conferences. Conducts the Admission Conference, reviewing with the resident or responsible party all paperwork required by state and federal regulations as well as additional policies of Northeast Georgia Health Systems. Reviews financial sources and obligations. If there is more than one person in the building assigned to conduct admissions, this person insures that Admission Conferences are conducted promptly throughout the building if the other person is not available. Assists and follows-up on financial applications. Discusses with resident and/or responsible party any financial obligations that must be met to remain a resident of LTC. Discussions begin prior to admission. Assists with any financial applications, i.e. Medicaid, Disability, etc. Follows up on progress of approvals, reminds applicants of appointments or any other requirements for approval of financial aid. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - Labor and Delivery - Resource Pool - PRN - Nights

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: At least 2 years of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience Other: Membership is professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse RN - Heart and Vascular - PreOP/ASC - NGMC Gainesville - FT 12 hour Shift Days

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse RN - Heart Failure Intermediate Care Unit - Part Time Days

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - OR - Full Time - 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Completion Peri-op 101 or equivalent and or experience in a procedural area Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Two years of experience in specialty nursing field (Operating Room) Other: Membership in professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

RN Unit Manager - Long Term Care - New Horizons Lanier Park - Full Time - Nights

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Evening - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary The Team Leader provides overall leadership and management of the unit nursing staff. This person manages and coordinates clinical and other activities on the unit to provide quality resident care. This position carries 24-hour responsibility and accountability to the Director of Nursing. This position shares weekend call coverage for nursing department. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associates Degree. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of experience required with at least one year of leadership experience. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: LTC. Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good clinical skills and abilities Basic computer skills Organization and leadership skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care. Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in-services, department meeting or committees. Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility. Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation. Assesses the status of all residents within the facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed by. Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents. Provides appropriate orientation for new staff. Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility. Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit. Accompanies Physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements. Calls MD’s for orders (i.e., medication, treatments, etc.). Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff. Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents. Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness. Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units. Assists Nurses on their unit if needed, Works as a Charge Nurse when needed for 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 shifts. Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order. Provides regular updates to Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings. Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit. Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting, terminating, or disciplining employees. Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice. Follows-up on MARs and treatment courses. Responsible for verifying end of the month Physicians orders are correct, complete, signed, and in the chart. Responsible for following emergency procedures and supervising staff's participation (Code 99, fire or disaster codes). Assists in yearly budget preparation for the unit. Ensures all resident charges are properly recorded. Responsible for completing performance evaluations on employees. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - PACU - Full Time - 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse RN - Cardiac Intermediate Care (Step Down) - Full Time Nights

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit Department Overview Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMC) is a 24 Bed Unit. This Intermediate Care Unit is monitored at the bedside and through the Central Monitoring Unit. 3:1 or 4:1 ratio. Patients On this Unit: Pre and post open cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients Pre and post cardiac catheterization patients Pre and post cardiac intervention patients, including pacemaker insertions and ICD implantations. Patients with arterial and venous sheath care, monitoring and removal Treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmia Pre and post electrophysiology and ablation therapy Pre and post valve replacement, including TAVR Pre and post vascular surgery patients, including Carotids, TCAR, Femoral Popliteal Bypass, AAA Nurses manage patients on drips such as inotropes, antiarrhythmics, insulin including DKA and HHS. Earn Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus! Experienced RNs, join our team in an acute care setting and receive up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus! Why Us? Up to $15,000 bonus based on experience Competitive salary & benefits Career growth opportunities Relocation assistance available (over 50-mile radius) We value your expertise and are here to support your success. Apply now and advance your nursing career with us! Bonus and relocation terms apply. Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

RN - Registered Nurse - OR - Full Time - 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Completion Peri-op 101 or equivalent and or experience in a procedural area Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Two years of experience in specialty nursing field (Operating Room) Other: Membership in professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - OR - Full Time - 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Completion Peri-op 101 or equivalent and or experience in a procedural area Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Two years of experience in specialty nursing field (Operating Room) Other: Membership in professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse - RN - CVOR - Full Time - 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

LPN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Habersham - PRN

Job Category: Nursing - LPN Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is required for Hospice. A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is strongly preferred for Long Term Care. Other: Graduate from a state approved LPN school of nursing. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates knowledge appropriate to care for adult and geriatric patient populations specific to unit of practice Meets all certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS). Demonstrates critical thinking skills Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgment Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: LTC LPN Assesses the patient’s physical and emotional needs and provides appropriate care and intervention. Monitors resident for changes in condition. Reports changes to Physician, Responsible Party, Nurse Supervisor, and other appropriate health professionals. Performs ongoing assessment and communicates assessment and plan of care through written documentation and verbal reports. Correctly administers and documents medication regime. Participates with instruction and education to resident and/or family to help insure safe and appropriate discharge. Contributes to resident safety by: utilizing principles of asepsis in all resident contact, providing a safe resident environment (i.e., Call light within reach, side rails up, etc.), maintaining properly functioning equipment and adhering to infection control policies and procedures. Assesses the status of all residents nursing care of the facility and consults with medical staff as needed. Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices Participates in the orientation of other employees. Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities by addressing acute needs first and implementing Physicians’ orders within appropriate time frame. Assists in coordination of residents for admissions, transfers and discharges. Evaluates and monitors, utilization of equipment and supplies. Makes sure that adequate supplies stocked on the units and all residents charges are appropriately recorded. Regularly checks emergency equipment to see if they are in proper working order and that sufficient supplies are at hand. Helps keep the unit safe, clean and attractive by reporting to housekeeping any major problems and reporting to maintenance any safety issues. Area/Unit Specific Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: Hospice Plans nursing visits in accordance with agency policy and implements all aspects of the maintenance of current POT, including documentation in accordance with the orders as scheduled with no more than two variances, annually. Responds appropriately to emergency situations as indicated by the assessment findings and nature of the patient’s condition, in accordance with service policy and procedure. Provides hospice aide/homemaker duties and continuous care to appropriate patients when assigned. The LPN assists with the collection of data from a variety of sources to enhance clinical decisions about treatments and nursing interventions. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse in the development of nursing diagnoses and carries out the established plan of care and documents reassessments, interventions and patients’ responses to interventions. The LPN carries out therapeutic interventions established in the interdisciplinary plan of care. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse continuously in the evaluation of interventions and treatments and how they affect patient health status and expected outcomes. The LPN supports the evaluation of care activities, education and practice environments to ensure the provision of safe, quality care. The LPN participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

LPN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Nights

Job Category: Nursing - LPN Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Afternoon - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an LPN in Georgia. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is required for Hospice. A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is strongly preferred for Long Term Care. Other: Graduate from a state approved LPN school of nursing. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates knowledge appropriate to care for adult and geriatric patient populations specific to unit of practice Meets all certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS). Demonstrates critical thinking skills Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgment Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: LTC LPN Assesses the patient’s physical and emotional needs and provides appropriate care and intervention. Monitors resident for changes in condition. Reports changes to Physician, Responsible Party, Nurse Supervisor, and other appropriate health professionals. Performs ongoing assessment and communicates assessment and plan of care through written documentation and verbal reports. Correctly administers and documents medication regime. Participates with instruction and education to resident and/or family to help insure safe and appropriate discharge. Contributes to resident safety by: utilizing principles of asepsis in all resident contact, providing a safe resident environment (i.e., Call light within reach, side rails up, etc.), maintaining properly functioning equipment and adhering to infection control policies and procedures. Assesses the status of all residents nursing care of the facility and consults with medical staff as needed. Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices Participates in the orientation of other employees. Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities by addressing acute needs first and implementing Physicians’ orders within appropriate time frame. Assists in coordination of residents for admissions, transfers and discharges. Evaluates and monitors, utilization of equipment and supplies. Makes sure that adequate supplies stocked on the units and all residents charges are appropriately recorded. Regularly checks emergency equipment to see if they are in proper working order and that sufficient supplies are at hand. Helps keep the unit safe, clean and attractive by reporting to housekeeping any major problems and reporting to maintenance any safety issues. Area/Unit Specific Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: Hospice Plans nursing visits in accordance with agency policy and implements all aspects of the maintenance of current POT, including documentation in accordance with the orders as scheduled with no more than two variances, annually. Responds appropriately to emergency situations as indicated by the assessment findings and nature of the patient’s condition, in accordance with service policy and procedure. Provides hospice aide/homemaker duties and continuous care to appropriate patients when assigned. The LPN assists with the collection of data from a variety of sources to enhance clinical decisions about treatments and nursing interventions. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse in the development of nursing diagnoses and carries out the established plan of care and documents reassessments, interventions and patients’ responses to interventions. The LPN carries out therapeutic interventions established in the interdisciplinary plan of care. The LPN provides feedback to the registered nurse continuously in the evaluation of interventions and treatments and how they affect patient health status and expected outcomes. The LPN supports the evaluation of care activities, education and practice environments to ensure the provision of safe, quality care. The LPN participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse RN - Neuro IMCU - PT Nights

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Neuro IMC is a 13-bed Intermediate Care nursing unit. Neuro IMC serves as a dedicated stroke nursing unit. As a Neuro IMC unit, care is rendered to a variety of intermediate care neuro patients including but not limited to: High acuity ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients Patients receiving IV thrombolytic for acute ischemic stroke Patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring Patients with other neurological disorders such as Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and ALS Patients with hemodynamic instability needing antiarrhythmic and/or vasopressor medications Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding #LI-JH1 Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System

Registered Nurse RN - Cardiac Acute Care - PRN - Up to $52/hr

$52 / hour
Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Cardiac Acute Care The Cardiac Acute Care Unit is a 24-bed acute care nursing unit in our new Green Tower that provides specialized nursing care for adult patients. The patient population on this unit includes: Chest pain NSTEMI Pre and Post Cardiac and Vascular intervention/surgical patients Pre and Post Coronary Intervention without sheath in place Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure with no PA catheter needed for invasive monitoring Dysrhythmia Electrophysiology procedures Post valve procedures Patients on cardiac infusions per the medication by location policy. Acute care cardiac patients requiring continuous cardiac telemetry and/or pulse oximetry monitoring. Why Us? Up to $15,000 bonus based on experience Competitive salary & benefits Career growth opportunities Relocation assistance available (over 50-mile radius) We value your expertise and are here to support your success. Apply now and advance your nursing career with us! Bonus and relocation terms apply. Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience Other: Membership is professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.