St. Joseph's/Candler

Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Summary Assist in the care of medical-surgical patients with a primary focus on activities of daily living under the direction of a nurse. The CNA will perform and document vital signs, intake and output, glucose monitoring and other patient care duties 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

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

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 Associates - Required BSN required for New Graduate RNs. Experience 2 Years experience; with 1 year minimum in Medical Surgical - Required License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support - 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 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 (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 (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

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 of Nursing - Required Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 2 Years experience; with 1 year minimum in Emergency - Required License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required CEN Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required in 90 days of orienation 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

Case Management LPN

Position Summary Performs comprehensive in-home nursing assessments of current and potential patients. Develops, reviews, and updates care plans based on patient needs. Provide clinical support to the care coordination team and process, which may include providing skilled casework services to enrolled patients. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Experience 2 Years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in one of the following areas: Geriatric nursing; Community Health; Long Term Care; or Chronic Diseases of Adults. Completion of a course of study equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Community Health or Gerontology may substitute for one year of experience in Human Services. License & Certification Active license to practice in the State of Georgia as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) without restriction – Required Certification provided by the Department of Community Health is required to be completed within 60 days from the hire date - Required Core Job Functions Complete in-home assessments on clients following appropriate guidelines and submits all assessments to a registered nurse for review and approval. Responsible for completing all required paperwork and data entry regarding the assessments timely and accurately. Understand the importance of patient satisfaction and excellence in customer service and how they affect the patient’s experience. Create and review comprehensive care plans based on the assessment findings initially and during annual reassessment to address patient risks/needs and establish goals for the patient. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to identify patient needs. Assist with care coordination to achieving positive outcomes. Provide clinical guidance to the multidisciplinary care management team to achieve successful outcomes. Actively participate in care coordination planning and review with the multidisciplinary team while maintaining positive and productive working relationships. Provide care coordination to enrolled patients to include evaluation, care planning, monitoring of services, monthly contacts, and quarterly assessments. Attend and participate in program specific training and educational opportunities. Maintain program specific knowledge of policies and protocols. Assist with training other staff as needed.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Medical Assistant

Position Summary Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, administration of medications, testing and participating in patient education.Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures, which includes routine office procedures and testing, administration of medications, and assisting physician.Keep an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record.Assists in the assessment of patient's response to treatment relative to identifying common and recurring needs of the patient.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.May require increased clerical duties as assigned.Performs or assists with other assignments, as required. Education Certificate - Preferred Experience 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required License & Certification None Required 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. 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. 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.
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 StaffRegistered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care; managing assigned personnel, andpromoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The RN maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation. Available for on call shifts as scheduled per health system, surgical services and unit policies including but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1-2 Years Med-Surg or higher level of acute care hospital nursing - Required 1-2 Years PACU or Critical Care - Preferred will have to complete the online Critical Care program within 6 months of hire License & Certification Registered Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS)- Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required in 90 days from date of hire Core Job Functions 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. Keeps Educators and Managers informed about mission-critical issues. Helps to share organizational strategic plan to subordinates with current major organizational initiatives and how specific unit/department contributes. Participates in unit, department, organizational committee work, shares activities and outcomes with other staff and manager. Demonstrates proficiency in administration of oncology and non-oncology treatment. Provides teaching and guidance to patients, caregivers and staff. Documents and communicates treatment plan as prescribed. Demonstrates proficiency in knowledge and skills necessary for administration of IV medications. Ensures interventions are consistent with current nursing practice and standards. Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Assures clinical information is shared in a timely manner with the referring and additional managing physicians as well as appropriate clinical support staff for ongoing patient care and decision making. 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 Competes mandatory educational requirements in a timely manner. Assists Professional Development Coordinator/Educators in planning and presenting unit-based in-services.
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 within 90 days from hire date 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

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 Associates - Required Experience 1-2 Years Medical Surgical - Required License & Certification Professional Nursing License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support - 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 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 invasive patients by serving in roles of monitoring, circulating and/or scrubbing procedures in the invasive lab(CCL/EP/SP). 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 Nursing - Required 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 within 90 days from hire date 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. 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. 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. 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. Knowledgeable of Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, ACR, and AORN regulatory guidelines concerning the care of the imaging patients. Participates in quality improvement processes surrounding 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, and Site Marking. Ensures open communication between nurses and other team members. Promotes patient satisfaction in communication with patient and caregivers. Informs physician of patient assessment changes.
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 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required 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 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 invasive patients by serving in roles of monitoring, circulating and/or scrubbing procedures in the invasive lab(CCL/EP/SP). 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 Nursing - Required 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 within 90 days from hire date 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. 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. 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. 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. Knowledgeable of Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, ACR, and AORN regulatory guidelines concerning the care of the imaging patients. Participates in quality improvement processes surrounding 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, and Site Marking. Ensures open communication between nurses and other team members. Promotes patient satisfaction in communication with patient and caregivers. Informs physician of patient assessment changes.
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

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

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

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 (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 Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Children’s Place, the staff Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, provide and coordinate care for the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients based on current standards of pediatric and medical/surgical nursing. The staff RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel and promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. The staff RN functions within the permissible scope of nursing practice as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 1 Year Nursing - Preferred License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required in 6 months from hire date Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Required in 6 months from hire date Core Job Functions 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 leader holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care. Ensures interventions are consistent with current nursing practice and standards. 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. Uses critical thinking skills to assess and document to improve patient health outcomes. 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. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care. Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. 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. 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

Certified Medical Assistant

Position Summary Assists the day to day operations keeping the health center running efficiently and effectively. Focuses on clerical front desk operation tasks for the Hilton Head clinic. Completes triage and patient preparation for the providers as needed. Under the direct supervision of a provider, performs medical tasks as needed. Retrieves medical records for all providers in the South Carolina offices. Education Certificate of Medical Assistant- Required Experience 1-2 Years - Preferred License & Certification Basic Life Support - Required Certified Medical Assistant - Must obtain certification within 3 months of hire - Required Core Job Functions Triages appropriately with gathering the expected data: weight, height, BP, social/family, medical histories. Medication and allergy reconciliation. Preps exam rooms for in office procedures and assists provider when warranted. Monitors and list needs of medical supplies. Pays attention to expiration dates. Inventories new orders and restocks closet and exam rooms. Retrieves medical records for all providers in the South Carolina offices. Keep all scheduled patient charts up to date weekly. Perform all clerical front desk operations for the Hilton Head office. Provide assistance in HH and Bluffton offices for the nursing team. ie Nursing team or Front Desk team.
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

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required 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

Medical Assistant

Position Summary Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, administration of medications, testing and participating in patient education. Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures assists physician. Keeps an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record. Assists in the assessment of patient's response to treatment relative to identifying common and recurring needs of the patient. Education Completion of Medical Assisting Program - Preferred Bachelor's of Science (in a lab-based science discipline) - Preferred Experience 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required Additional Experience Information - 2+ years of relevant MA experience will be accepted in lieu of education/certification License & Certification Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred Core Job Functions 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. Comprehensive review of the patient's medical history is performed and documented. Consults with other medical professional and physicians when needed. Interviews patients to obtain and record medical history, basic health information, and medication adherence. Assists patient and families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide service planned to restore patients to optimum social and health adjustment within their capacity. Displays a caring manner to all personal contact and willingly assists other staff members and patient requests. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with variety of age groups and disabilities.
St. Joseph's/Candler

Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse in Surgical Services provides direct patient care and clinical support across the surgical continuum including Pre-Surgical testing, Day Surgery and Post-Surgical Unit. The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or physician to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care before and after surgical procedures. The role focuses on patient preparation, monitoring, documentation, education and coordination of care to promote optimal surgical outcomes. Education College Diploma in Nursing - Required Experience 1 - 2 Years - Required License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required Core Job Functions Performs initial assessment of patient vitals, documents all patient related clinical information, i.e., vitals; assesses patient for special needs and plans appropriate intervention, i.e., dietary, social service and psycho-social distress management. Comprehensive review of the patient's medical history is performed and documented. Follows established nursing plan of care to assess patients, note compliance, and report changes in patient condition to the RN or provider to ensure prompt intervention when needed. Supports departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety goals. Assists with patient preparation for surgical procedures including verification of patient identity, procedure, consent documentation, and completion of required preoperative checklist. Performs clinical tasks within scope of practice including EKGs, specimen collection, point-of care testing, wound observation, and monitoring patient status. Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to the organization’s mission, values, and coworker compact.