NEW ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE!

*High Focus on Patient Care Outcomes*

Departments: Cardiac Cath, Med-Surge, OR, & ER

LOCATION: WAYNESBORO, GA

JOB SUMMARY:

Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job description include but are not limited to:

• Assists with preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of nursing care for clients of all ages, which involves all specialties.
• Provides patient education, identifies patient/family needs; and implements measures to meet those needs.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of people.
• Functions as a contributing team member.
• Promotes positive public relations to physicians, patients, visitors, other employees, and the community.
• Maintains competency and environment of care.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides for patients’/significant others’ rights and safety; strives to manage situations in a manner to reduce risk while following legal and regulatory standards.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned in an efficient, effective and cost conscious manner, complying with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN Program).
• Current RN license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Previous experience in patient care setting preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel often requiring exceptional courtesy and tact.
• Critical thinking and multitasking skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions independently.
• Basic math and computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS /WORKING CONDITIONS:

Standing, kneeling/squatting, pushing/pulling wheelchairs, stretchers, clients, furniture, and equipment, reaching, carrying, and should be able to lift 25+ pounds using proper lifting techniques. Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and the potential for physical harm. Clients who are confused or combative may increase the likelihood for this potential. The event of a physical plant hazard could increase the risk as well. Must be able to deal with the day-to-day routine stress caused by working with ill patients, anxious families, physicians, and other health care providers. May be able to deal with stress caused by emergency or critical situations when the need arises. May be exposed to unpleasant odors at any time.

EOE D/F/W/P

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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