St. Joseph's/Candler

Outpatient Oncology Clinic Nurse (RN)

Position Summary The Oncology Clinic Nurse plays a critical role in providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hematology and oncology patients in an ambulatory setting. This role involves patient care and clinical support, care coordination and treatment management, with close collaboration amongst the provider and the multidisciplinary oncology care team. Strong oncology clinical judgement and prioritization. Familiarity with oncology treatment pathways and staging. Excellent patient-centered communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational abilities. Experience with Meditech. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Bachelors Degree in Nursing – Preferred Experience 2 Years Nursing - Required Inpatient & Ambulatory Oncology – Preferred License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required OCN - Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Patient Care and Clinical Support: Provide direct nursing care to oncology patients in an outpatient/clinic setting, which includes but is not limited to comprehensive patient intake, including review of symptoms, vitals, and clinical documentation in the oncology medical record. Chart preparation prior to visits to ensure completion of required labs, imaging, referrals, and prior visit orders. Assist with in-office clinical procedures including lab draws, EKGs, and other provider-directed nursing tasks. Facilitate add-on laboratory orders and STAT testing as clinically indicated. Process and coordinate medical clearance documentation. Care Coordination & Treatment Management: serve as a clinical liaison between providers, pharmacy, pre-certification, and ancillary services to support timely oncology treatment delivery. Monitor treatment schedules to ensure required office visits, labs and testing are completed in alignment with treatment protocols. Ensure appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tests are ordered and completed (e.g. ECHO, DEXA, PFTs, regimen-specific labs). Communication & Collaboration: Collaborate with providers and the multidisciplinary care team to address patient care, scheduling, and clinic workflow needs. Coordinate with new patient navigators to ensure required intake documentation is complete prior to initial oncology visits. Manage provider clinic workload communications and assist with patient flow optimization. Serve as a clinical resource for patient portal communications and follow-up. Administrative & Documentation: Enter and manage orders for labs, imaging, referrals, and prescriptions per provider direction. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation. Support clinic operations through proactive identification and resolution of scheduling or care coordination gaps.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse - CVOR

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The RN maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation. Education Associates Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Surgical Nursing - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Professional Certification - Required upon hire or within one year of eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required for Holding Area and CVOR Core Job Functions Provide and receive constructive feedback. Builds confidence in team members. Scores high on calculated metrics. Implement AORN standards of care using best practice. Implement hospital policies and procedures. Coordinates schedule with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff. Uses resources wisely. Promotes on time starts. Participates in operational and capital budgeting. Eliminates waste. Uses resources wisely. Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/coworker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences. Provide excellent patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed. Documents and scans all refill requests, new prescriptions, phone calls, laboratory and diagnostic results, medical equipment/supply orders, referrals, notifications, problems, appointments, contact information, and medical records to the EMR
St. Joseph's/Candler

Certified Surgical Technologist

Position Summary The Certified Surgical Technologist, under the direct supervision of the LDR Staff Nurse, assists in the provision of patient care for neonatal, adolescent and adult obstetrical patients by the performance of routine and delegated duties based on standards of perioperative nursing. The Certified Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical and delivery team under the direct supervision of the LDR nurse. Education High School - Preferred Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program Competency as evident in pursuing and maintaining national certification within subspecialty - Required Experience 1 Year Surgical Tech - Preferred License & Certification National Certification - Required* *A minimum of 10 years verifiable Surgical Tech experience accepted in lieu of Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Assists in room set up. Helps move/transport patients. Assists with patient prepping. Correct procedure card for supplies and instruments is identified and used. Sufficient quantities of supplies and instruments are pulled for each procedure. Case carts are completed accurately and promptly. Documents daily temperatures. Assures sub-steriles stocked with supplies/blankets. Stocks assigned area. Patients are identified per guidelines and patient care interventions are provided under the direction of the RN/LPN. Accurately obtains and documents patient assessments according to hospital/ department guidelines. Assists in procedures/ exams as directed. Obtains necessary supplies, equipment, and/ or personnel as needed. Communicates data by timely documentation and reporting of abnormal or patient status change to RN/LPN.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) abides by the legal boundaries of nursing practice based on the knowledge and statues of the designated Nurse Practice Act within the state and perform only those acts, functions, or task that the nurse is licensed, qualified, trained, knowledgeable and/or skilled to perform. The LPN follows and implements the rules and regulations set forth by the standards of practice. The nurse accepts responsibility for individual nursing actions and continued competence and will complete all competencies and proficiency training required by company policy. Education Nursing Degree - Required Experience 1-2 Years - Preferred License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice – Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Maintains appropriate clinical standards. Follows the policy and procedures as written in the Company Policy and Procedure Manual. Recognizes the patient’s individual rights and cultural diversity; aids the patients’ in their right to be informed and to participate in making decisions in all aspects of their medical care and treatment. Administers appropriate high quality, patient-focused health care. Patient care functions may include nursing assessment, CLIA waived point of care testing, medication administration, phlebotomy, intra venous therapy, wound care, splinting application and other treatments ordered by the provider. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, including patient and family instruction; ensures that all aspects of care have respect for personal values and beliefs and are focused on the individual needs of each patient. Delegates only non-complex tasks to unlicensed medical personnel. Maintains all clinical documentation, including quality control and compliance logs required by company policy and applicable regulatory agencies. Accurately, efficiently, and completely documents all clinical patient care data. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources of the company in a prudent and efficient manner. Assists provider and staff on duty at all times during a shift, including, but not limited to, the unpacking of supplies and maintaining the general aesthetics of the clinic. Cleans instruments and equipment per company guidelines, maintains stock in all exam rooms before, during, and after each shift. Assists in turning over exam rooms, procedure rooms and treatment rooms immediately after a patient is discharged from that room. Assists non-ambulatory patients to and from the building. Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services in accordance with company guidelines. Other duties as needed.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Position Summary The Medical Assistant abides by the company’s specified boundaries of duty and follows and implements the rules and regulations set forth by the standards of practice as applicable. The Medical Assistant performs only those acts, functions or tasks that the employee is qualified, trained, knowledgeable and/or skilled to perform, per the direct order and supervision of the Provider on duty as allowable by the Provider’s delegation authority. The Medical Assistant accepts responsibility for individual actions and continued competence. The employee will complete all competency and proficiency training required by company policy. Education Medical Assistant program as applicable per state requirements - Required Experience 1-2 Years - Preferred License & Certification Medical Assistant diploma or nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification via one of the certifying boards listed here - Required AAH Registered Medical Assistant - RMA (AAH) AAMA Certified Medical Assistant - CMA (AAMA) AMCA Medical Assistant Certification - MAC AMT Registered Medical Assistant - RMA, NAHP Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NRCMA NCCT National Certified, Medical Assistant - NCMA NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - CCMA Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Maintains appropriate clinical standards. Follows the policy and procedures as written in the Company Policy and Procedure Manual. Recognizes the patient’s individual rights and cultural diversity; aid the patients in their right to be informed and to participate in making decisions in all aspects of their medical care and treatment. Administers appropriate high-quality patient-focused health care. Patient care functions may include triage/check-in assessment and discharge, CLIA waived point of care testing, medication administration per direct order and supervision of the provider, wound care, splinting application and other treatments ordered by the provider. Medical Assistants are permitted to perform the duty of peripheral venipuncture per the direct order and supervision of the provider on duty under specific state legislation. Some states require the medical assistant to hold a phlebotomy certificate prior to performing peripheral venipuncture. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, including patient and family instruction; ensures that all aspects of care have respect for personal values and beliefs and are focused on the individual needs of each patient. Maintains all clinical documentation, including quality control and compliance logs required by company policy and applicable regulatory agencies. Accurately, efficiently, and completely document all clinical patient care data. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources of the Company in a prudent and efficient manner. Assists nurse and provider on duty at all times during a shift, including, but not limited to, the unpacking of supplies and maintaining the general aesthetics of the clinic. Cleans instruments and equipment per company guidelines, maintains stock in all exam rooms before, during, and after each shift. Assists in turning over exam rooms, procedure rooms, and treatment rooms immediately after a patient is discharged from that room and assisting non-ambulatory patients to and from the building as well as other duties as assigned. Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services in accordance with Company guidelines. Other duties as needed.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The RN maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation. Education Associates Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Surgical Nursing - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Professional Certification - Required upon hire or within one year of eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required for Holding Area and CVOR Core Job Functions Provide and receive constructive feedback. Builds confidence in team members. Scores high on calculated metrics. Implement AORN standards of care using best practice. Implement hospital policies and procedures. Coordinates schedule with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff. Uses resources wisely. Promotes on time starts. Participates in operational and capital budgeting. Eliminates waste. Uses resources wisely. Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/coworker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences. Provide excellent patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed. Documents and scans all refill requests, new prescriptions, phone calls, laboratory and diagnostic results, medical equipment/supply orders, referrals, notifications, problems, appointments, contact information, and medical records to the EMR
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The RN maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation. Education Associates Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Surgical Nursing - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Professional Certification - Required upon hire or within one year of eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required for Holding Area and CVOR Core Job Functions Provide and receive constructive feedback. Builds confidence in team members. Scores high on calculated metrics. Implement AORN standards of care using best practice. Implement hospital policies and procedures. Coordinates schedule with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff. Uses resources wisely. Promotes on time starts. Participates in operational and capital budgeting. Eliminates waste. Uses resources wisely. Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/coworker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences. Provide excellent patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed. Documents and scans all refill requests, new prescriptions, phone calls, laboratory and diagnostic results, medical equipment/supply orders, referrals, notifications, problems, appointments, contact information, and medical records to the EMR
St. Joseph's/Candler

Nursing Student Extender

Position Summary Under the direction of the licensed staff member, the Nursing Student Extender gives routine, non – licensed, technical bedside care as a member of the Nursing Team. Staff may receive, secure and transport medications as necessary. Education High School Diploma Nursing - Preferred Active enrollment in Registered Nurse educational curriculum/program Experience None Required License & Certification None Required Core Job Functions Assists in procedures/ exams as directed. Obtains necessary supplies, equipment, and/ or personnel as needed. Communicates data by timely documentation and reporting of abnormal or patient status change to RN/LPN. Patients are identified per guidelines and patient care interventions are provided under the direction of the RN/LPN. Accurately obtains and documents patient assessments according to hospital/ department guidelines. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice. Communicates patient safety risks to appropriate providers. Performs interventions under the direction of the RN/LPN.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The RN maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation. Education Associates Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Surgical Nursing - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Professional Certification - Required upon hire or within one year of eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required for Holding Area and CVOR Core Job Functions Provide and receive constructive feedback. Builds confidence in team members. Scores high on calculated metrics. Implement AORN standards of care using best practice. Implement hospital policies and procedures. Coordinates schedule with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff. Uses resources wisely. Promotes on time starts. Participates in operational and capital budgeting. Eliminates waste. Uses resources wisely. Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/coworker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences. Provide excellent patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed. Documents and scans all refill requests, new prescriptions, phone calls, laboratory and diagnostic results, medical equipment/supply orders, referrals, notifications, problems, appointments, contact information, and medical records to the EMR
St. Joseph's/Candler

Registered Nurse-Perioperative Navigator

Duties The Perioperative Navigator directs, supervises and coordinates the activities related to patient flow in the surgical areas. The Navigator’s primary function is to ensure rapid and efficient movement of patients through the surgical system. This position is responsible for assignment and acquisition of resources (human and supply/equipment), problem –solving across the units involved in surgical care, appropriate communication with management, physicians and staff. Uses the strategic planning process; consults with and advises the Managers for the Operating Room, Sterile Processing, Ambulatory as well as the Director for Surgical Services on issues relating to the operation of areas of responsibility; monitors staff behavior (attendance, tardiness, productivity) related to on-time case starts, turnover time. Requirements Bachelor à Required. Master à Preferred. Minimum 3-5 years Operating Room experience (preferably scrub and circulating experience) Proficient in the following information technology systems: Meditech, Intranet, MSM, BAR, MM, Microsoft Office, Magic Office Mail, MIG, NetLearning, API, PP. 3-5 years of experience in Perioperative Clinical à Required. Prefer scrub & circulating experience Prefer Operating Room leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Team leader positions or equivalent) CNOR required within 6 months of hire
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary The Registered Nurse maintains standards that relate to patient care and technical services performed and for the pre, intra and post diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures in the invasive cardiology labs by serving in the roles of monitoring, circulating and scrubbing procedures. The focus of these standards is to assure optimal examinations, interventions, and post care while maintaining the highest level of patient safety and comfort possible. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Critical Care - Preferred 1 Year Cath Lab or EP Lab or Special Procedures - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required Core Job Functions Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Demonstrates principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient populations served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Assesses and documents the physiological health of the patient. Participates in patient/family education and teaching. Ensures that all patients are prepped according to procedure guidelines. Maintains aseptic/sterile technique during invasive procedures per policy. Anticipates needs and provides procedural supplies and/or equipment to the physician. Proficient in arterial and venous access management. Accurately enters procedural documentation and patient charges per department guidelines. Major arrhythmias and hemodynamic events are identified and communicated to ensure proper action for patient safety. Maintains radiopharmaceutical logs and computer entries for period of time required by the DNR. Proficient knowledge in the management of cardiac and emergency medication. Accountable for standards of care as related to analgesia and/or moderate sedation. Compliant with the use of Pyxis for medication access per hospital policy. Ensures open communication between nurses and other team members. Promotes patient satisfaction in communication with patient and caregivers. Informs physician of patient assessment changes. Knowledgeable of Joint Commission, OSHA and CMA regulatory guidelines concerning the care of the invasive cardiac patient. Participates in quality improvement processes surrounding Surgical Care Improvement Project, AMI Core Measures, Door to Balloon time and American College of Radiology Standards to achieve highest level of performance. Assures team is included in patient safety activities such as Time Out, Read Back/Verify, Implant verification and procedural sponge and instrument counts.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary Under the general direction of the Center for Medication Management Clinic Manager, provide advanced education and care to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy, hyperlipidemia management, and diabetic education. Responsible for working with physicians within the predefined guidelines approved by the P&T Committee for management of patients referred for anticoagulation therapy, hyperlipidemia management, and diabetic education. This includes but is not limited to the following medications warfarin (Coumadin), low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), aspirin, simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor), rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), pitavastatin (Livalo), and pravastatin (Pravachol). Other medications include bile acid resins: cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam, and the antilipemic agent: eztimibe (Zetia). Niacin, Fish oil, and fibric acid derivatives: Fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, and fenofibric acid are several other medications. The nurse practitioner is responsible directly for the warfarin (Coumadin) dosing, patient education, scheduling of appointments, identifying drug-drug interactions and other responsibilities related to issues that arise in the management of patients’ warfarin (Coumadin) therapy, such as bleeding and scheduled procedures. The nurse practitioner is also responsible for managing a patient’s basic or advanced lipid profile by medication management and lifestyle modification. The nurse practitioner provides education and other responsibilities involving lipid management. The nurse practitioner also provides detailed diabetic education, including but not limited to, information about drug regimen, diet, and exercise. Responsible for providing tools and educational opportunities to enhance services provided by all staff members. Serves as assistant preceptor to students and residents. Participates in supervision of technical staff. Education Masters Nursing - Required Experience 2-3 Years clinical nursing experience - Required License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice - Required Professional Certification - Required Core Job Functions After receiving a Physician order, provides full therapy education with verbal and written communication. Assess and maintain warfarin therapy. Manage Home Health care patients regarding PTTs/INR. Functions in accordance with Medical staff rules and regulations. Complete history and physicals are present for every patient. Maintains regular and frequent communication with the medical staff involved in the care of the patients. Assess pharmacotherapy and individualize therapy to specific patient needs and communicate therapeutic recommendations to the Medical Staff. Establish and clarify goals and objectives of therapy in collaboration with the physician for each problem being treated. Provide patient education and counseling and participate in discharge planning for the purpose of ensuring continuity of drug therapy. Supervise staff competencies for INR and Piccolo testing devices. Ensure quality controls are maintained both internal and external. Assist with ordering an maintenance of supplies.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff RN

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Field Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care for adults and geriatric clients; Case management of assigned patients, supervision of assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Experience 1 Year Acute care hospital - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Provides care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients. Assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify and provide the appropriate care. Admission and subsequent nursing assessments and supervision activities are completed on patients and participates in the on-call process. Follows and implements physician ordered interventions. Patient Care Coordinator or medical personnel are notified immediately of potential patient problems and situations. Agency policies and procedures are followed in the care, maintenance and use of all supplies and computer hardware. Maintains reliable transportation and ability to travel as required. Reviews policies and procedures as they are updated and as needed to ensure compliance. Maintains knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains knowledge of individual payer source guidelines to ensure fiscal responsibility Plan of care developed and customized based on nursing assessment to include medical and nursing diagnosis, patient specific problems and needs under the supervision of the RN. Facilitates patient and family involvement, discharge planning, teaching needs, measurable outcomes are included in plan of care.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Outpatient Oncology Clinic Nurse

Position Summary The Oncology Clinic Nurse plays a critical role in providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hematology and oncology patients in an ambulatory setting. This role involves patient care and clinical support, care coordination and treatment management, with close collaboration amongst the provider and the multidisciplinary oncology care team. Strong oncology clinical judgement and prioritization. Familiarity with oncology treatment pathways and staging. Excellent patient-centered communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational abilities. Experience with Meditech. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Bachelors Degree in Nursing – Preferred Experience 2 Years Nursing - Required Inpatient & Ambulatory Oncology – Preferred License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required OCN - Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Patient Care and Clinical Support: Provide direct nursing care to oncology patients in an outpatient/clinic setting, which includes but is not limited to comprehensive patient intake, including review of symptoms, vitals, and clinical documentation in the oncology medical record. Chart preparation prior to visits to ensure completion of required labs, imaging, referrals, and prior visit orders. Assist with in-office clinical procedures including lab draws, EKGs, and other provider-directed nursing tasks. Facilitate add-on laboratory orders and STAT testing as clinically indicated. Process and coordinate medical clearance documentation. Care Coordination & Treatment Management: serve as a clinical liaison between providers, pharmacy, pre-certification, and ancillary services to support timely oncology treatment delivery. Monitor treatment schedules to ensure required office visits, labs and testing are completed in alignment with treatment protocols. Ensure appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tests are ordered and completed (e.g. ECHO, DEXA, PFTs, regimen-specific labs). Communication & Collaboration: Collaborate with providers and the multidisciplinary care team to address patient care, scheduling, and clinic workflow needs. Coordinate with new patient navigators to ensure required intake documentation is complete prior to initial oncology visits. Manage provider clinic workload communications and assist with patient flow optimization. Serve as a clinical resource for patient portal communications and follow-up. Administrative & Documentation: Enter and manage orders for labs, imaging, referrals, and prescriptions per provider direction. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation. Support clinic operations through proactive identification and resolution of scheduling or care coordination gaps.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi – disciplinary health care team. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Acute direct patient care - Preferred 2 years Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care in a hospital within the last five years preferred. License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required If not currently nationally certified in the area of practice, expected within 2 years of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 12 months of position start date Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning. Conducts comprehensive holistic wellness and illness assessments and employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in care of patients. Provides leadership for collaborative, evidence-based revision of diagnoses and plans of care, to improve patient outcomes. Develops evidence-based clinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Summary Assist in transporting patients for radiology studies and provides basic care of patients. Education High School Diploma - Preferred Experience 1 Year - Required License & Certification Professional Certification - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Proper safety procedures are utilized to ensure patient and staff safety are utilized. Verbally reports abnormal vital signs or other abnormal assessments to a nurse. Follows policies and procedures and physician's orders. Performs bedside glucose testing. Accurately records results according to standard operating procedure. Quality Control (QC) and maintenance performed and documented. Utilize interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and members of the Provider and RN. Communicates relevant, accurate, and complete information. Under the direction of the RN transports patients to other patient care areas Training is completed on all safe handling devices. Assesses the patient to determine the most appropriate lift equipment to use on a specific patient. Lift assist devices are used on all needed transports. Call lights and phones are answered in an efficient and professional manner and messages are communicated to the appropriate person. Work area is kept organized and clean. Adheres to safety policy wearing protective equipment while cleaning and reports any needed repairs directly to charge nurse. Follows Isolation Precautions per policy. Trash and linens are bagged per policy and placed in soiled utility room, cleans and sanitizes all equipment and as needed to include stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, IV poles etc.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Registered Nurse - Unit Keys+ - 144

Position Summary Assumes responsibility for assessment of needs for nursing care and evaluation of nursing care objectives for patients during their stay in the surgical extended recovery unit. Provides nursing care which is comprehensive, individualized and patient centered. Participates in patient family teaching and provides leadership by working with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in caring for surgical postoperative patients. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Experience 1 Year Medical surgical experience - Required 1 - 2 Years Phase II recovery experience - Preferred License & Certification Professional Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Core Job Functions Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement. Documents all patient related clinical information and assesses patient for special needs and plans appropriate intervention. Comprehensive review of the patient's medical history is performed and documented. Discharge summaries are processed with the assistance of Volunteers. Manage symptoms if presented during the call and document calls within the database. Manage compliments, concerns and complaints with documentation and forward to the appropriate clinical Director/Clinical Manager for further action and monthly report data is complied to reflect accurate volume. Provide excellent patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed. Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/co-worker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences. Documents and scans all refill requests, new prescriptions, phone calls, laboratory and diagnostic results, medical equipment/supply orders, referrals, notifications, problems, appointments, contact information, and medical records to the EMR
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education Bachelors of Nursing - Required Experience 2-3 Years Nursing - Required Two years Rehab Nursing and/or Medical/Surgical within the last five years - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Certification as Rehab Registered Nurse or Med/Surg Certification - Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Engages resources to facilitate timely discharge and throughput starting on admission. Anticipates forecasted patient care discharge needs to ensure throughput targets met. Provides input that decreases inefficiencies for unit, staff in collaboration with the manager. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan development and implementation with health care team members collaborating to develop long and short term patient goals. Communication with physicians using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators and baseline FIM scores. Contributes to the multidiscipline team conference. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care. Utilizes Teach Back technique to assess understanding of education. Assesses needs for discharge and the best way the patient may be provided instruction. Utilizes appropriate written communication, education packets and/or audio-video instructions. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Registered Nurse - Unit Keys+ - 144

Position Summary Utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education Bachelors in Nursing - Required Associates in Nursing - Required Experience 2 Years experience; with 1 year minimum in Emergency - Required License & Certification Professional Nurse License with State of Practice - Required CEN Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required in 90 days of orientation completion Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required in 90 days of orientation completion Core Job Functions Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Assesses patients for all chronic diseases as well as addressing the acute episode and/or visit problem list. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care. Review and reports test results to MD. Follows MD orders for abnormal results. Maintains aseptic/sterile technique when prepping patients for exams. Knowledge in the management of emergency medication. Compliant with the use of Pyxis for medication access and proficient in medication management. Role model for excellence in patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education Associates Degree in Nursing - Required Bachelors Degree in Nursing - Preferred Experience 1-2 Years - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice – Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required in 90 days of orientation completion Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Required in 90 days of orientation completion Core Job Functions Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Assesses patients for all chronic diseases as well as addressing the acute episode and/or visit problem list. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care. Review and reports test results to MD. Follows MD orders for abnormal results. Maintains aseptic/sterile technique when prepping patients for exams. Knowledge in the management of emergency medication. Compliant with the use of Pyxis for medication access and proficient in medication management. Role model for excellence in patient care. Keeps family informed. Rounds on team and assists as needed.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Clinical Team Leader LPN

Position Summary Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures, which includes routine office procedures and testing, administration of medications, and assisting physicians. Keeps an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record. Recognizes and anticipates urgent or emergent patient situations and responds appropriately. Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Oversees quality control and quality measures with the clinical team with the practice manager. Orders and maintains medical supplies. Performs or assists with other assignments, as required including staff training, clinical staff schedules, clinical work flow development and coordinates directly with the practice manager as needed to ensure open communication with all departments within the practice. Education College Diploma in Nursing - Required Certificate in Healthcare - Required Experience 3 - 5 Years Clinical, hospital or office practice setting - Required License & Certification Professional Certification - Required LPN in Georgia Minimum; Certified MA, BLA and First Aid Certified Core Job Functions Vital signs are taken on each patient, on each visit and input into eClinical Works. Verifies and updates patients clinical record on each visit. Follow policies and procedures for routine office procedures, test, administration of medications and assisting providers up to and including IV therapy. Recognizes and anticipates urgent and emergent patient situations and responds appropriately. Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. All controls will be run according to policy and procedure. All specimen collection will be done according to policy and procedure. All proficiency testing and quality control assurance will be done according to policy and procedure. Other duties as assigned include staff training, working directly with the practice manager and providers on clinical workflow developments, quality monitoring with the clinical team including report oversight, ordering clincal medical supplies, vaccine and injectable inventory management, QIM compliance and report review, staff schedules and covering internal clinical positions as needed. The Clinical Team Leader will work directly with providers, and the office manager to ensure good communication and efficient operations occur within the practice.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Registered Nurse - Unit Keys+ - 144

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi – disciplinary health care team. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 2 Years experience; with 1 year minimum in Critical Care - Required License & Certification Professional Nurse License with State of Practice - Required If not currently nationally certified in the area of practice, expected within 2 years of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of care and evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning. Conducts comprehensive holistic wellness and illness assessments and employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in care of patients. Provides leadership for collaborative, evidence-based revision of diagnoses and plans of care, to improve patient outcomes. Develops evidence-based clinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi – disciplinary health care team. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Acute direct patient care - Preferred Additional Experience Information - Two years Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care in a hospital within the last five years preferred License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice - Required If not currently nationally certified in the area of practice, expected within 2 years of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 12 months of position start date Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of careand evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning. Conducts comprehensive holistic wellness and illness assessments and employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in care of patients. Provides leadership for collaborative, evidence-based revision of diagnoses and plans of care, to improve patient outcomes. Develops evidence-basedclinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Staff Nurse

Position Summary Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, the Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the multi – disciplinary health care team. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Acute direct patient care - Preferred Additional Experience Information - Two years Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care in a hospital within the last five years preferred License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice - Required If not currently nationally certified in the area of practice, expected within 2 years of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 12 months of position start date Core Job Functions Assessment and documentation of the physical, psycho-social, growth, Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Includes patient and other health care team members in developing and implementing plan of care using the medical/ nursing diagnosis. Customizes and prioritizes plan of care and helps to develop problem list as needed. Evaluates long and short term goals including communication of plan of careand evaluation to patient, family, provider as appropriate. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might affect communication or learning. Conducts comprehensive holistic wellness and illness assessments and employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in care of patients. Provides leadership for collaborative, evidence-based revision of diagnoses and plans of care, to improve patient outcomes. Develops evidence-basedclinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, trouble shooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Care plan developed and implemented with other health care team members. Is a resource for others in the delivery of timely professional communication with physicians regarding Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation format. Is a resource for assuring consistent rounding and communicating including present on admission indicators. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers nursing care to assigned patients in collaboration with the Staff Registered Nurse/Advanced Registered Nurse, and is accountable for patient care administered. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Experience 1 - 2 Years Medical Surgical experience - Preferred License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice - Required Core Job Functions Comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and scope of practice as outlined in the LPN practice act. Function as an advocate for the patient, maintaining confidentiality. Utilize interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and members of the Provider and RN. Communicates relevant, accurate, and complete information. Assess data related to basic, physical, developmental, spiritual, cultural, functional, and psychosocial needs of the patient. Collects data within established protocols and guidelines from various sources. Documents data collection, assessment, and communicates findings to appropriate healthcare members. Contributes to formulation of nursing careplan for patients in consultation with the RN and in collaboration with patient, families, healthcare members using established nursing diagnoses and nursing protocols. Prioritize nursing care needs of clients. Assist in the review and revision of nursing care plans with the RN to meet the changing needs of the patient. Identify and honor the emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual influences on the patients health. Provide competent, safe, therapeutic, and individualized nursing care to patient. Utilize teach back with patient and families regarding individualized health needs in keeping with the LPN knowledge, competence, and scope of practice. Assists in the coordination and implementation of an individualized plan of care for patients and families. Direct aspects of patient care to qualified unlicensed assistive personnel commensurate with abilities and level of preparation and consistent with legal and regulatory framework Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.