86 Healthcare jobs in Dawsonville

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications for Mammography Technologists in the Cumming area. - Shift(s) available: day shift, mid shift, and night shift - Job types available: full-time, part-time, and per diem - Employer features: competitive compensation, retirement benefits, flexible scheduling Preferred Qualifications: - Degree or certificate from an accredited institution Benefits: - Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision - Retirement plans - Paid time off - Growth and professional development opportunities Salary: $28 to $50 /hour

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications for Mammography Technologists in the Canton area. - Shift(s) available: day shift, mid shift, and night shift - Job types available: full-time, part-time, and per diem - Employer features: competitive compensation, retirement benefits, flexible scheduling Preferred Qualifications: - Degree or certificate from an accredited institution Benefits: - Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision - Retirement plans - Paid time off - Growth and professional development opportunities Salary: $28 to $50 /hour

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications for CT Technologists in the Cumming area. - Shift(s) available: day shift, mid shift, and night shift - Job types available: full-time, part-time, and per diem - Employer features: competitive compensation, retirement benefits, flexible scheduling Preferred Qualifications: - Degree or certificate from an accredited institution Benefits: - Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision - Retirement plans - Paid time off - Growth and professional development opportunities Salary: $28 to $50 /hour

Description

Occupational Health Professional - LPN-Night shift
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers direct care for employees at site according to medical directives within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act in the applied state. Adheres to health management policies, protocols, medical directives, and physician standing orders according to scope of practice.
Provides compassionate, quality care to employees.
Adheres to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Adheres to HIPAA compliance of confidentiality of employees' personal health information.
Participates in health and safety teaching of employees.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third party administrator (TPA).
Conducts all assigned and additional job tasks within legal, ethical, and moral standards of care in a professional and effective manner.
Maintains accurate documentation and assists in departmental medical records upkeep. Provides appropriate documentation of all care provided in a professional and effective manner.
Keeps department clean and orderly.
Notifies Occupational Health Manager and designee of any pertinent physical and emotional changes of symptoms presented by employees.
Other duties as assigned.
May require availability outside of normal business hours.
May require travel.
  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED. Associate Degree of Nursing or Diploma Nursing Degree required. BASIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Must be on call one weekend a month.
Must be able to work other hours/shifts as needed.
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: Current LPN license in state of employment. Must obtain certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections. Current CPR/First Aid/AED card required.   EOE, including disability/vets

Description:

Position Summary:

The RT Vent Field Clinician is a Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care to Vent patients for optimal outcomes. Provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with AdaptHealth's policies and procedures. Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in nature. The RT will utilize all the resources available within the agency and community to accomplish care objectives. This position will provide education and care to the patient and communicate with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater competence about his or her position, including attending educational events (including attending optional in-services) and asking questions.
• Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or her competencies.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient files by updating all documents per company policy and procedures.
• Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are accurate and up to date.
• Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent information.
• Assists with authorization for Ventilator referrals for patients.
• Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical setting.
• Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.
• Participates in discharge planning of highly technical cases.
• Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to the referral and physician.
• Participates in highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home setting.
• Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
• Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.
• Works to promote AdaptHealth by new program development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational activities, etc.
• Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
• Uses clinical expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist.
• Ensures accuracy of prescriptions and plan of care was followed and documented. Also reviews delivery tickets, home inspection, ventilator check, and patient equipment competencies are complete and documented.
• Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and supplies supported by Adapthealth.
• Ability to demonstrate and instruct on use of vent units and supplies. Ability to make decisions for patients based on compliance data and assessment.
• Communicates with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.
• Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation.
• Electronically documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all communication regarding the patient. Documentation is accurate, complete and follows company standards.
• Appropriate steps taken to ensure recommendations and orders sent are acknowledged and followed up in a timely manner.
• Responsible for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates to role.
• Responsible for documentation that supports data collection to track and trend outcomes.
• Assists in establishing clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or justification.
• Uses knowledge in working with referral sources to educate about best practice standards.
• Works collaboratively and pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and staff.
• Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide appropriate guidance.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
• Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
• Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth's Compliance Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned during and outside of normal business hours as needed.

Competency, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with ventilator patients
• Competent in Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and management
• Able to perform clinical assessments.
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Expert communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team.

Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program,
• Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch.
• Must be CPR certified,
• One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, stoop, and be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform one-man CPR.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities' motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer use.
• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
• Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate.
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.
• Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other potentially infectious pathogen.
• May be exposed to angry or irate customers or patients.
• Must be able to drive and travel as needed.
• Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.
• Requires travel throughout service area.
• Mental ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to access the patient's residence.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.

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Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Morning - Evening

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

Minimum Job Qualifications

* Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.


* Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required


* Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire


* Other:



Preferred Job Qualifications

* Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN


* Preferred Educational Requirements:


* Preferred Experience:


* Other:



Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines


* Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service


* Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice


* Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model


* Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit



Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

* Transformational Leadership


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.


* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility


* Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum


* Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization


* Exemplary Professional Practice


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family


* Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area


* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care


* Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families


* Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools


* Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice


* New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice


* Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.


* Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice


* Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.


* Serves as a resource for students


* Structural Empowerment


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships


* Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills


* Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship


* Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty


* Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities.


* Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives


* Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit


* Empirical Outcomes


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice


* Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement



Physical Demands

* Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time


* Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding



Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Morning - Evening

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

Minimum Job Qualifications

* Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.


* Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required


* Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire


* Other:



Preferred Job Qualifications

* Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN


* Preferred Educational Requirements:


* Preferred Experience:


* Other:



Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines


* Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service


* Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice


* Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model


* Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit



Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

* Transformational Leadership


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.


* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility


* Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum


* Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization


* Exemplary Professional Practice


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family


* Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area


* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care


* Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families


* Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools


* Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice


* New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice


* Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.


* Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice


* Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.


* Serves as a resource for students


* Structural Empowerment


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships


* Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills


* Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship


* Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty


* Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities.


* Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives


* Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit


* Empirical Outcomes


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice


* Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement



Physical Demands

* Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time


* Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding



Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Evening - Morning

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

Minimum Job Qualifications

* Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.


* Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required


* Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire


* Other:



Preferred Job Qualifications

* Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN


* Preferred Educational Requirements:


* Preferred Experience:


* Other:



Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines


* Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service


* Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice


* Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model


* Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit



Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

* Transformational Leadership


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.


* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility


* Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum


* Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization


* Exemplary Professional Practice


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family


* Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area


* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care


* Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families


* Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools


* Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice


* New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice


* Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.


* Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice


* Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.


* Serves as a resource for students


* Structural Empowerment


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships


* Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills


* Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship


* Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty


* Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities.


* Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives


* Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit


* Empirical Outcomes


* Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:


* Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice


* Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement



Physical Demands

* Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time


* Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time


* Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding



Earn Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Experienced RNs, join our team in an acute care setting and receive up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Why Us?

* Up to 15,000 bonus based on experience
* Competitive salary & benefits
* Career growth opportunities
* Relocation assistance available (over 50-mile radius)

We value your expertise and are here to support your success. Apply now and advance your nursing career with us!

Bonus and relocation terms apply.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Evening - Morning

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

Minimum Job Qualifications

* Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia


* Educational Requirements: Associates Degree


* Minimum Experience:


* Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.



Preferred Job Qualifications

* Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty


* Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree


* Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience


* Other: Membership is professional organization



Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines


* Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service


* Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice


* Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model


* Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit



Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

* Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization.


* Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives.


* Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient's response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care.


* Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command.



Physical Demands

* Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time


* Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time


* Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%


* Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%


* Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%


* Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%


* Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding



Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.