5 Acute Care jobs in Valdosta

Description Location: Main CampusDepartment: 4S OBSERVATIONSchedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 1845-0715POSITION SUMMARY Provides personal care and assists with ADLs Assists RNs & LPNs with patient care procedures. Performs and assists with procedures. Assists with equipment/supply maintenance Performs complex clerical duties. All competencies listed may not be implemented in every nursing unit due to variation of services provided. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred. Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred. Graduate of PCT course strongly preferred. Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification preferred. General office skills and medical terminology preferred. General computer skills preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in moderate to fast-paces hospital setting. Generally assigned to consistent shift and unit but may be required to be temporarily re-assigned to meet organizational needs. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Requires extensive walking during shift. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Uses general office equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to computers, computerized lab equipment, printers, fax, telephone & nurse call systems. Interacts daily with persons under stress, having complex complaints, and/or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems, or gain cooperation. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

Description Location: Main CampusDepartment: CARDIAC PROGRAMSchedule: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift, POSITION SUMMARY The Patient Care Technician II is a member of the patient care team who provides direct personal care to patients and assists with ADLs. The PCT II also assists the Registered Nurses (RNs) with patient care tasks and procedures, assists with equipment and supply maintenance, and performs complex clerical and unit-based duties. All competencies/job duties listed may not be implemented in every nursing unit due to the variation of services and care provided. EDUCATION High School graduate or equivalent strongly preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred. Healthcare Provider CPR certification required. EXPERIENCE Direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or physician office preferred. Experience as a phlebotomist or medical assistant preferred. General office skills, including experience with computer systems, and medical terminology is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually on assigned tasks. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and uphold HIPPA guidelines. Working knowledge of basic office equipment including computer, fax machine, telephone system, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in moderate to fast-paced hospital setting. Generally assigned to consistent shift and unit but may be required to be temporarily re-assigned to meet organizational needs. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Requires extensive walking during shift. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Uses general office equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to computers, computerized lab equipment, printers, fax, telephone & nurse call systems. Interacts daily with persons under stress, having complex complaints, and/or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems, or gain cooperation.

Description Location: Main CampusDepartment: INPATIENT REHAB NURSINGSchedule: Full Time, 10 hour shift, 9pm - 07amPOSITION SUMMARYAssist nursing staff in patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse staff (LPN & RN) Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.Performs other duties as assigned.Provides personal care and assists patients with ADLs.Assists RNs & LPNs with patient care.Performs and assists with procedures.Assists in equipment/supply maintenance.Not all competencies listed may be implemented in every nursing unit due to variation of services provided. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESHigh School Graduate or equivalent preferred.Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred.Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred.Graduate of PCT course strongly preferred.Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification preferred.General office skills and medical terminology preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATIONWorks primarily in hospital or clinical setting.Requires considerable standing, mental effort, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, in excess of fifty (50) pounds, pushing objects, (wheelchairs, and beds).Comfortable setting indoors, schedules may include working weekends and holidays.May be subjected to high levels of stress.Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases, on a daily basis.Uses medical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.Generally assigned to consistent shift and unit but may be required to be temporarily re-assigned to meet organizational needs.Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by Saunders Method (very heavy).

Description Location: Main CampusDepartment: CARDIAC PROGRAMSchedule: Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift, 12POSITION SUMMARY •Provides personal care and assists with ADLs •Assists RNs & LPNs with patient care procedures. •Performs and assists with procedures. •Assists with equipment/supply maintenance •Performs complex clerical duties. •Conducts cardiac monitoring. •All competencies listed may not be implemented in every nursing unit due to variation of services provided. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES •High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. •Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. •One year of experience as PCT II, Monitor Tech or equivalent role required. •Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred. •Graduate of PCT course strongly preferred. •Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required. •General office skills and medical terminology preferred. •General computer skills preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in moderate to fast-paced hospital setting. Generally assigned to consistent shift and unit but may be required to be temporarily re-assigned to meet organizational needs. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Requires extensive walking during shift. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Uses general office equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to computers, computerized lab equipment, printers, fax, telephone & call systems. Interacts daily with persons under stress, having complex complaints, and/or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems, or gain cooperation. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).