REGISTERED NURSE, 3WEST

About the Organization

At SGMC Health, we work towards goals that make our community a better place. Our core values include:

• Purpose: Collective effort to improve community well-being.
• Excellence: Doing the right thing the right way with accountability, competence, and compassion.
• Team Spirit: Encouraging teamwork, supporting personal and professional growth, and fostering innovation.
• Award-Winning Performance: Commitment to exceptional care, recognized locally, statewide, and nationally.

Benefits

SGMC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Low healthcare insurance premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

This is a full-time position located at the Main Campus, within the 3WEST department. The schedule is a 12-hour day shift (0645-1915).

As part of this role, you will provide patient care through assessment and implementation of the nursing process for all age groups on the unit. You will perform and assist with procedures, document care, and coordinate the patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. You will also maintain an atmosphere that aligns with SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement the nursing process for patients of all age groups.
• Perform and assist with medical procedures.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly.
• Coordinate the patient’s plan of care with physicians and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ensure adherence to SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values, and policies.

Requirements

• Current RN License in the State of Georgia.
• CPR certification.
• One (1) year of experience in a related specialty area preferred.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to assess and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong clinical nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide care for a diverse patient population, including those exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• Proficiency in operating clinical equipment, computers, telecommunication devices, and patient information systems.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, and lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.).
• May be exposed to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Occasional assistance with patient transport to another facility.
• Physical functional capacity classified as "very heavy" per the Saunders Method for healthcare workers.

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