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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Utilizes the nursing process to access, plan, implement and evaluate care to Center patients. Processes and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the competent delivery of nursing care. Complies with standards of practice, coordination of stress lab schedule and assures promptness and accuracy during performance of noninvasive procedures
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia.  

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Current ACLS certification

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience.

• Other:
   

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification

• Successful completion of nursing skills checklist

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduled procedures in a timely manner. Greet patient, complete assessment and associated paperwork for procedure ordered. Explain procedure and assess patient for accuracy of test ordered through ECIS and notify physician in stress lab rotation if necessary for any changes/corrections.

• Prepare patient for ordered procedure and assist with Echo & Vascular studies if necessary. Upon completion of ordered test, assist physician and patient with any throughput or follow up required post-testing. Collaborate with other healthcare team members in response to patient and family needs. Notify physician assigned to Stress lab or any abnormalities.

• Complete all paperwork associated with test(s) performed, including copying and faxing of reports and placement of completed chart in appropriate location. Responsible for compliance in respective clinical areas to include, but not limited to, medical record documentation and clinical notes in ECIS, and patient privacy.

• Follow out with physician orders including patient education and maintaining education booklets, education and application of event and/or Holter monitors, Scanning of Holter monitor (if cross-trained), performing venipuncture, complete associated paperwork for lab through ECIS, assist with scheduling of tests/procedures.

• Provide physician and/or patient with prescribed medication samples. Assist with ordering and stocking supplies and medications, including maintaining supply log with par levels for lab and ordering supplies in a timely manner, keep adequate supply of medications used daily for testing purposes and monitor par levels.

• Maintain crash cart including check defibrillator, crash cart daily log, and document on log. Keep log of medication expiration and replacements. Maintain O2 cylinders and supplies and order replacements as needed.

• Maintains current skills checklist and assist with performing skills checklist on other employees. Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices. Complies with OSHA regulations.

• Complies a minimum of six hours continuing education within review year. Conducts at least one clinically related in-service for center staff during review year. 

• Cross trains if necessary to perform basic radiological, laboratory and other functions as necessary.  
   

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 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: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Fingering, Driving

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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for utilizing the nursing process in providing the healthcare needs of assigned patients within existing standards of care. Additional job responsibilities encompass office procedures directly relating to patient care and front office duties as required for an overall efficient operation.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience preferred. Experience as lab tech or with radiology equipment preferred.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clerical and clinical

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial patient assessments documents any findings. Documents nursing intervention and implements physicians’ orders.

• Establishes immediate plans of care for patients in collaboration with physician, documents referrals on patient’s chart and log book.

• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.

• Correctly identifies and implements infection control processes.

• Performs radiological or lab procedures (if verified as part of employee's minimum experience and credentials).

• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Provides x-ray reports to physician.

• Documents QA controls and maintenance on x-ray equipment.

• Documents lab and radiology results.

• Answers telephones and assists patients, triaging calls as necessary.

• Files patient charts.

• Records daily visits and charges accurately.

• As needed per clinic, orientation and guidance to perform x-rays.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

  of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 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: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Under general supervision serves as in-house consultant who is responsible for developing, directing and or performing analytical and planning functions in support of managerial decision-making. Conceptualizes, develops, and implements decision support strategies utilizing available business intelligence applications. Serves as a project manager in support of expanding service lines, new service development, and broad strategic alignment initiatives with 3rd parties. Employs advanced analytical techniques in financial, economic, and decision-support theory; and long-range, comprehensive perspectives

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Finance, Decision Science, Accounting, or Business Management.

• Minimum Experience: Five (5) to seven (7) years operational and financial analysis within the healthcare environment or or an equivalent combination of education and training to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; combined with demonstrated growth and achievement.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Masters degree

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of decision support systems and the ability to analyze both clinical and financial information

• Extensive analytical abilities coupled with strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Skills and demonstrated experience in multiple desktop applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

• Great balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Continuously works to ensure the value of the decision support systems to NGHS in the development and enhancement of the organization's strategic objectives. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement, cost containment and improved reimbursement, makes recommendations for improvements and proactively pursues the implementation of these recommendations. Assumes an active role in the development and analysis of critical paths and case management encompassing the continuum of care throughout the organization. Evaluates utilization patterns for product lines or specific patient groups and works with clinical personnel and physicians to determine the appropriateness of the patterns and to identify areas for improvement in the delivery of care to patients. Serves as a member of the solution center team and provides assistance and expertise in special projects delegated to the team.

• Prepares various financial reports to be reviewed and used by internal management as well as in support of strategic initiatives. Prepares financial analyses of proposed new services, models new business lines, and for strategic 3rd party initiatives. Analyzes existing services, to determine their on-going financial feasibility and maximize revenue, recommends modification or termination if necessary.

• Serves as a primary project management resource for key initiatives focused on NGHS's strategic growth plan. Maintains flexibility in work assignments to support operational and executive sponsors in the creation and management of detail project plans. Reports major milestone completion dates and provides timely communication about project status and deadlines. Coordinates resources across the organization to ensure all project tasks are assigned and are given appropriate focus.

• Performs various functions required for the overall efficiency of the hospital. Assists in implementation of various accounting, budgeting and patient accounting functions when required or requested by division or department heads. Attends seminars beneficial to the understanding and applications of the decision support or the cost accounting function. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20lbs, Frequently 31-65%

• Weight Carried: Up to 20lbs, Frequently 31-65%

• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100%

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Fingering, Driving

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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologist. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups with a small possibility of caring for an adolescent patient. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.     
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Obtain ARRT Certification and  Registration within three (3) months of hire date.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Successfully graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy program.

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years clinical experience in radiation therapy.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Sense of humor and empathy.  

• Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills. Flexible and adaptable in rapidly changing situations

• Ability to understand complex regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards, policies and procedures

• Excellent skills in organization and attention to detail. Action and goal oriented. Self-directed

• Clinical skills, organization, and management skills. Proficient with computers and software applications.
   

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Administers daily radiation to treatment patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards.

• Starts treatment machine each day, follows standard procedures to ensure proper operation.  Reports any deviations to medical physicist and/or equipment vendor service engineer.

• Adheres to all Radiation Safety/Protection Regulations.

• Monitors patient for reactions or side effects of treatment. Informs medical staff of any issues.

• Works closely with Medical Physics staff on planning and calculation of treatment.  Ensure Quality Assurance requirements are met  and treatment follows prescription as written by Radiation Oncologist.  Reports any deviations to Oncologist and appropriate Physics staff for evaluation and adjustment if necessary.

• Constructs immobilization, treatment and protection devices as part of the treatment planning process.

• Performs CT scans for Radiation Therapy treatment planning as directed by Radiation Oncologist.

• Images patient treatment fields daily or as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist to ensure accuracy of daily treatment.

• Educates, prepares and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physician instructions regarding treatment reactions and post treatment care.

• Creates and maintains all schedules related to patient treatment. 

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

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

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%

• 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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Provides intermediate level support of multi-user clinical operating systems, hardware and software tools, including installation, configuration, maintenance, training, and support of these systems. Facilitates assessment of current practice and translation of end user needs into the optimal configuration and build of clinical applications. Demonstrates solid analyst skills, advanced technical/ maintenance skills, and clinical knowledge to provide advanced support of clinical application use, enhancement and process improvement. 
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certification, if applicable.

• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree or Technical Degree. In lieu of degree, will consider individuals with extensive IT or Operations experience.

• Minimum Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of IT application or related operational experience.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Specific IT application.

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree.

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound technical judgment and solid technical skills with ability to troubleshoot issues

• Meets competency requirements of the job and demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of the identified job responsibilities

• Achieves the department/unit quality and productivity standards and is accountable for specific customer/user satisfaction

• Demonstrates work approach that is team centric, creative and analytical with solid organizational, problem solving and time management skills

• Must be able to function in dynamic environment subject to changes in schedules and priorities, working on multiple projects/ issues concurrently. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems supported.

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation capabilities in customer interactions and technical discussion and documentation

• Demonstrates ability to analyze and enhance workflow efficiencies and problem solve clinical systems issues

• Establishes and maintains positive peer, leadership and customer relationships, interacting positively and productively with teams across organizational lines

• Demonstrates ability to independently (with leadership support) lead/ facilitate small projects as assigned in the delivery and support of Clinical Information System solutions 

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with system users, technical staff, other ITS groups and vendor support resources in problem solving issues related to clinical information systems.

• Coordinates aspects of planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of existing or new functionality related to clinical information systems.

• Researches, plans, installs, configures, troubleshoots, maintains and upgrades operating systems and application software and hardware, possessing a high level of knowledge regarding support of assigned systems.

• Maintains understanding and working knowledge of current clinical information systems, associated workflows and relationship to other systems within the organization.  

• Maintains membership on or consultation to; appropriate committees, workgroups, or task forces as needed to facilitate the ongoing process of the design, implementation and revision of automated and manual components of clinical information systems.

• Works with project managers and teams in implementations of new systems, system upgrades and enhancement of current system functionality, participating in any phase of large or small projects.

• Participates in development and execution of a standardized methodology for testing major system functions before system changes/upgrades are moved to production environment.

• Participates in the development and maintenance of support material related to system implementations and maintenance such as routine updates, troubleshooting, issue resolution and product enhancements. 

• Reviews and collaborates as appropriate on user requests for changes, enhancements, additions, etc. to ensure feasibility, quality and appropriateness for the system involved.

• Participates in the process of planning new systems/ processes or re-engineering, working collaboratively across the organization and multiple departments to support clinical practice and ensure development, evaluation, and ongoing support for the EMR.

• Serves as Clinical ITS Liaison support to assigned clinical departments, working with system analysts and department leaders, facilitating a strong partnership between Information Technology and the user community to facilitate ITS support and response to system issues and needs.

• Actively works to develop understanding of customer/department operations, systems and processes, assessing current practice and translating end user needs into optimal configuration and build of clinical applications and system workflows, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency.

• Facilitates reporting of information from source systems using the most appropriate tools.  

• Creates and maintains up-to-date training materials for the systems as appropriate or works with system educator to do so. Conducts or participates in training classes when appropriate. 

• Participates in department and NGHS teams, committees, projects and initiatives as appropriate to support achievement of department and organizational goals.

• Participates in development and maintenance of a quality improvement program for clinical information systems proactively supporting efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Monitors, reports and collaborates with various departments to identify areas for improvement and works with staff and physicians to optimize the usage of clinical systems.

• Maintains professional skills and stays informed of changes in the healthcare industry/ regulations and vendor technology and the impacts on assigned systems. Develops, implements, and adheres to policies, procedures, and standards to meet all regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, as well as currently accepted legal standards.

• Maintains a service oriented approach with customers, providing follow up and responding to issues/ concerns in a timely manner.

• Contributes to the organization financially through identification and implementation of cost effective practices and budget management activities. Assists leadership team in capital and operational budget planning of ITS software, hardware and maintenance costs.

• Provides on call support to end users and the ITS department and serves as resource to other team members in areas of expertise.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65%of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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.

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

About the Role:

Gainesville OR

Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric)

Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Job Summary

An allied health staff member who is responsible for assisting anesthesia providers during direct patient care activities and all assigned duties to ensure supplies and certain designated equipment are available and functional. This position will support licensed staff who are providing care to patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Will function under the direct supervision of professional registered nurse or anesthesia provider.  
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Graduated from an accredited anesthesia technician program or one (1) year of continuous experience as anesthesia technician in an acute care setting.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good Interpersonal Skills

• Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems 

• Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensures anesthesia carts and supply cabinets in assigned OR suites are stocked in accordance with established par levels. 

• Coordinates equipment and supply needs for Anesthesia Dept, maintains inventory at safe levels.

• Monitors and records temperature in fluid warming cabinets and refrigerators utilized for storing of fluids utilized by anesthesia providers. 

• Prepares reusable anesthesia equipment for processing per policy.

• Assists with set up of anesthesia machines, external monitoring devices, and various other pieces of procedure equipment utilized by anesthesia providers. Able to trouble shoot basic problems with certain anesthesia equipment and initiate repair process. 

• Demonstrates safe handling of oxygen and anesthetic gases utilized by the anesthesia provider.

• Demonstrates appropriate handling and disposal of sharps.

• Demonstrates appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes as required for equipment and supplies utilized by anesthesia providers. 

• Demonstrates donning of sterile gloves, opening sterile supplies, and set up of sterile procedure trays for anesthesia providers. Able to perform skin preps under the direct supervision of the anesthesia provider. 

• Assists anesthesia provider with equipment and supplies during induction and emergent procedures. 

• Sets up arterial lines and blood warmers.  May draw arterial sample from arterial line after initial competency assessment by anesthesia provider.  

• Under the direct supervision of the anesthesia provider able to perform priming of central venous catheters (CVC) and pulmonary artery (PA) catheters prior to insertion, and flushing of CVC and PA catheter inflation.  May inflate and deflate balloon under direct supervision and at the instruction of anesthesia provider.  

• Maintains equipment and supplies on specialty carts utilized by the anesthesia provider. 

• Assist with patient care duties to include patient transfers, patient transports, application of EKG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry monitors, transport of specimens, and transport of blood products. 

• Assists with connection of all disposables to the anesthesia machine and performs turnover of equipment and supplies between each surgical procedure.  

• May assist in administering IV push meds under direct supervision of an anesthesia provider, as well as spike IV fluids/medications to assist with anesthesia preparation. 

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

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

• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

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

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%

• 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:

Work Shift/Schedule:

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for utilizing the nursing process in providing the healthcare needs of assigned patients within existing standards of care. Additional job responsibilities encompass office procedures directly relating to patient care and front office duties as required for an overall efficient operation.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience preferred. Experience as lab tech or with radiology equipment preferred.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clerical and clinical

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial patient assessments documents any findings. Documents nursing intervention and implements physicians’ orders.

• Establishes immediate plans of care for patients in collaboration with physician, documents referrals on patient’s chart and log book.

• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.

• Correctly identifies and implements infection control processes.

• Performs radiological or lab procedures (if verified as part of employee's minimum experience and credentials).

• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Provides x-ray reports to physician.

• Documents QA controls and maintenance on x-ray equipment.

• Documents lab and radiology results.

• Answers telephones and assists patients, triaging calls as necessary.

• Files patient charts.

• Records daily visits and charges accurately.

• As needed per clinic, orientation and guidance to perform x-rays.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

  of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 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: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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:

Work Shift/Schedule:

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

About the Role:

Gainesville OR

Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric)

Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Job Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is responsible for assisting anesthesia providers during direct patient care activities and all assigned duties to ensure supplies and certain designated equipment are available and functional. This position will support licensed staff who are providing care to patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.  Will function under the direct supervision of Registered Professional Nurse or Anesthesia Provider.  
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Georgia.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience: One (1) year experience in an acute care setting.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgement

• Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills

• Meets all certifications defined by specified work area (BLS, ACLS, PALS ect.)
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Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinates equipment and supply needs of Anesthesia Department and keeps inventory at satisfactory levels.

• Orders weekly supplies to maintain routine supplies at acceptable levels as evidenced by lack of complaints.

• Processes or prepares for processing all reusable anesthesia equipment used for surgical cases according to established procedure.

• Keeps supply area clean, supplies organized and accessible and keeps staff informed concerning changes as evidenced by lack of complaints.

• Assists pharmacy with outdate monitoring as evidenced by absence of outdated drugs.

• Coordinates maintenance requirements and maintains records of compliance.

• Observant for malfunctioning of all equipment and notified Bio-Med quickly following through to minimize down time of equipment.

• Responsible for availability and preparation of supplies and anesthesia cases.

• Sets up supplies in OR for each case and gives assistance where required.

• Removes used supplies at end of case and replaces with clean ones for following case.

• Monitors use and submits records to pharmacy of narcotics used and secures replacement of drugs according to procedure.

• Responsible for compliance with Infection Control procedures dealing with anesthesia equipment.

• Ensures clean supplies by providing isolation and proper disposal of used equipment on anesthesia carts according to procedure.

• Performs routine cleaning of carts.

• Performs weekly cleaning of machine with inspection of and replacement of soda lime canisters as required by procedure.

• Responsible for special anesthesia related duties as assigned by Unit Manager.

• Checks malignant hyperthermia cart according to procedure and records results.

• Prepare approved medications under the direction of licensed anesthesia provider.

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, Occasionally 0-30% of time

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

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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.

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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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good communication skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective communication to promote quality patient care. Communicates with nurses on patient care issues, ventilator changes and ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results. Communicates effectively with physicians on patient orders, critical ABG results, changes, and with ventilators. Communicates with Supervisor all critical care and floor care concerns. Gives detailed shift report, preferably at bedside as able.

• Responsible for complete documentation in all aspects of the medical record. Verifies all new start orders and all ABG orders. Verifies orders before treating patients. Document treatments and any medications delivered, vent flow sheets, in EMR and any other patient or department paperwork. Properly completes ABG log, QC, and maintenance records.

• Responsible for management of critical care patients. Demonstrates ability to manage ventilators by parameters. Assimilates chart information such as CXR, lab and H&P and progress notes to properly manage patient. Assists nurses with other duties as requested to provide quality patient care. Minimizes time away from the units. Documents thoroughly any changes in patient care plan, i.e., clear explanation of events and deviation from documented plan of care.

• Responsible for floor therapy modalities. Performs assigned therapy and new starts in a timely manner. Provides patient education and information as needed. Follows up on critical care patients who move to floor areas. Understands oxygen and aerosol protocol. Informs floor of unexpected delays in treatment.

• Contributes to the productive and effective operation of the department. Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities to help complete assigned tasks. Performs patient consultations/assessments at Physician or nursing request. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% 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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Utilizes the nursing process to access, plan, implement and evaluate care to Center patients. Processes and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the competent delivery of nursing care.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. 

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current Basic Life Support certification

• Successful completion of nursing skills checklist

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient’s physical and emotional needs and provides appropriate care and intervention.

• Performs the initial assessment upon patient’s arrival and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Physician.

• Performs ongoing assessment and communicates assessment and plan of care through written documentation and verbal reports.

• Documents nursing interventions and implements Physician’s orders in a timely manner.

• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.  

• Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices.

• Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities by addressing acute needs first and implementing Physicians’ orders within appropriate time frame.  

• Serves as clinical resource for MOA’s and other non-licensed staff.

• Complies with network drills, CPR requirements, and any other network or health system requirements.

• Maintains current skills checklist and assist with performing skills checklist on other employees.

• Complies a minimum of six hours continuing education within review year.  

• Serves as preceptor to nursing students or new nursing staff members or staff members needing to cross train to learn basic nursing duties.  

• Cross trains if necessary to perform basic radiological and laboratory functions.  

• Conducts at least one clinically related in-service for center staff during review year.  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 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: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Fingering

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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Functions as a team member in the day-to-day operations of the lab. Performs and thoroughly understands 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping and cardiac Doppler echocardiography in the adult and/or pediatric. Must have a good knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology. Must be able to assist cardiologist in transesophageal echo and performing stress echo procedures. Responsible for procedure charging. Will be responsible for maintaining PI documentation in cardiac ultrasound.  Responsible for all cardiac ultrasound procedures and related computer/paperwork. Required to take call in order to contribute to the coverage of Emergent Echo procedures that occur during off-hours. The number of call shifts required per week will be determined by the lead tech and/or manager and will be based on department needs. This position will care for patients in the neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certificate in Medical Sonography-Cardiac Specific (RDCS or RCS).

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) year clinical experience preferred, with a strong emphasis on adult echo. Pediatric experience desirable.  

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain BLS certification

• Intermediate computer skills

• Knowledge of methods, techniques and operating principles involved in the operation of various ultrasound equipment

• Ability to perform with proficiency the skills and procedures designated

• Broad knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology

• Good interpersonal communications

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all cardiac ultrasound and echo procedures to include all required elements images based on patients anatomy. Follows smart scan protocol for scanning. Follows department defined protocol for elements to be included in the technician report before submitting to the MD to read.

• Accurately explains cardiac procedures to patient and/or family members.

• Prioritizes workload appropriately as evidenced by immediate attention to those with actual or potential urgency.

• Recognizes and reports conditions that effect or compromise technical aspects of the test/procedure.

• Practices infection control precautions consistently with particular emphasis on proper hand washing. Maintains a safe, comfortable and clean environment.

• Verifies written order and follows protocol to preform correct procedure and properly assign reading MD.

• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.  Complies with patient care/documentation practices targeted for improvement.

• Accurately inputs data in computer to charge/credit patient generated charges.

• Maintains records for ICAEL accreditation requirements.

• Assists in the initial orientation of the patient and family to the unit. Informs patients/family of policy regarding presence of family during test/procedure and the issue of unattended children in the waiting area.

• Provides teaching and information to patients and family as appropriate to needs, age, and level of understanding.

• Assures patient comfort pre-, intra-, and post- procedure. Assist patient with ambulation and positioning as needed.

• Assist in maintaining sufficient supplies and operable equipment.

• Responsible for maintaining and stocking supplies, keeping procedure rooms clean.

• Assures that equipment is maintained and in working order.

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: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time

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

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• 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.

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

About the Role:

Medical Critical Care Unit is a 6-bed critical care unit that provides comprehensive care to medical patients requiring intense monitoring and nursing care.

The scope of care includes the medical and nursing management of patients: (1) who experience the acute onset of any disease affecting any organ system, (2) who is at risk of developing life-threatening complications as a result of their acute disease state or injury, and (3) who suffer exacerbations of chronic disease states. Patient care in the Medical Critical Care Unit includes early detection and prevention of complications, management of complex physiological problems, patient/family education and family psychosocial support systems. Patients who suffer from reversible disease and are admitted for aggressive medical treatment that cannot be provided elsewhere in the hospital. Some examples are patients with:

• Respiratory failure
• Hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring and/or close observation
• Drug overdose if medically unstable
• Multisystem Organ Failure
• Hyperglycemia / Hypoglycemia
• COVID-19

Therapies in the MCCU may include peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and conventional ventilation support. Monitoring includes central venous pressure, pulmonary artery, arterial line, electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, and apnea monitoring.

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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Provides medically prescribed therapy within NGHS’ programs to help restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient to reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills and competency. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.  
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the Georgia Board

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree, Graduate of an approved school for a Physical Therapy

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of Internship

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides cost-effective and high quality care to patients served. Establishes a plan of care consistent with the medical findings and Physician orders. Thoroughly evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients on a timely basis as evidenced by appropriate documentation. Coordinates all patient care and demonstrates consistent clinical competencies. Documents treatment procedures within the appropriate professional standards of practice and in compliance with department and third party payors guidelines. Accomplishes good clinical outcomes (using national benchmarks and comparing to others in the same service area) and designs proactive discharge plans utilizing a team approach as demonstrated by cost management of patient stay and utilization for outside resources.  

• Contributes to the effective operation of the department. Consistently meets and exceeds department productivity standards (monthly average). Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills to minimize patient waiting time, and improve efficiency. Peer, Physician, and patient feedback positive and Manager observation positive.

• Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills. Consistently initiates positive and professional communication with medical and department staff as evidenced by peer review and observation. Demonstrates flexibility by pro-actively resolving conflicts, scheduling problems, and completing assignments in a timely manner. Exhibits effective team work and interdisciplinary team building skills as evidenced by Manager observation, peer review, and other departments feedback, i.e. nursing. The Therapist has a direct positive influence on the organization’s efforts to improve customer service (i.e. offers to assist patients, families and visitors, maintains a positive demeanor, facilitates a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehabilitation Institute, etc.).

• Completes other duties and assignments assigned by the Manager in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65%

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• 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.

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

About the Role:

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible and accountable for nutritional patient care, diet counseling, management, and educational functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.  
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: R.D. by Commission for Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration. Licensed by State of Georgia. CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) Required at hire OR within 2 years of hire.

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition.

• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience as Dietitian.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Qualified to work with a variety of age groups including pediatric to geriatric patients

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Manager to oversee the management of all outpatient diabetes nutrition programs. Establishes measurable goals and objectives in accordance with specified system-wide and departmental goals and objectives; Implements plan to accomplish goals and objectives and reports achievement measurements at least annually. Maintains records for continued ADA recognition; works collaboratively with other members of the Diabetes Education Program and other departments to review JCAHO and ADA requirements; presents  report to Diabetes Advisory Board annually. Maintains records and reports Performance Improvement activities at least annually. Selects educational materials and teaching tools appropriate for various patient types and needs. Collaborates with management and Public Relations in designing and marketing outpatient diabetes programs/services and in contributing diabetes-related articles to hospital and/or community publications.

• Responsible for providing nutritional counseling for the Diabetes Education Program. Assesses the dietary needs of all outpatients enrolled in the Diabetes Education Program and develops an individualized meal plan. Provides counseling and education in nutrition and other phases of diabetes self-management to individuals and their families and/or significant others. Provides follow-up nutrition counseling as indicated or required. Provides group classes in nutrition for persons with diabetes and group classes for women with gestational diabetes.

• Maintains effective written and verbal communication skills with supervisor, other departments, and other areas within the department to ensure timely job completion. Documents in patients’ charts providing complete nutrition information and education received as required by JCAHO and ADA Recognition. Communicates well with other health care team members through patient care conferences, charting, e-mail and staff meetings. Communicates effectively with other Diabetes Education Program Staff to help coordinate and successfully meet ADA recognition requirements. 

• Responsible for assisting in the growth and promotion of diabetes education and/or nutrition counseling throughout NGHS and the community. Serves as a resource for the diabetes education team, other NGHS staff, outpatients and community. Participates in departmental, hospital and/or community activities that promote wellness. Presents community and/or organizational programs on diabetes and related topics as requested. Responsible for providing nutritional counseling to patients receiving care through the WOC department as needed. Meets with product and pharmaceutical representatives to stay current on new products and research.

• Performs job correctly and safely and observes rules of conduct; maintains commitment to education and personal growth. Actively practices principles learned, including, but not limited to, the following topics: Universal precautions, fire and disaster, safety, MSDS, CQI, etc. Consistently uses proper safety equipment and follows rules of conduct safety. Knows where MSDS information is located. Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene according to departmental policy, including, but not limited to: using proper hand washing technique, observing hospital "no smoking" policy, wearing hair net or hat in food production area and maintaining neat appearance. Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency, including age-specific nutritional care, sufficient to meet requirements for licensure/registration.
   

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time

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

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• 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.