Description Location: Main Campus Department: 3WEST Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 1845-0715 POSITION SUMMARY ● Provides patient care through assessment and implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit. ● Performs and assists with procedures. ● Documents care provided. ● Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. ● Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ● Education, Certification, & Licensure: ⚬ Current RN License in State of Georgia ⚬ CPR required ● One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred. ● Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member. ● Demonstrated ability to assess and, adapt to new situations, think critically, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques. ● Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues. ● Strong clinical nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. ● Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors. ● Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in hospital or clinic setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).
Description Location: Lanier Campus Department: LAN - 3 WEST Schedule: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift, POSITION SUMMARY Provides personal care, supportive services, and environmental services. Also assists in and supports activities of daily living. Maintains an atmosphere and environment which ensures SGMC’s, values, goals and policies and procedures are consistently supported. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Education and Certification: ⚬ High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred. ⚬ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required. ⚬ CPR certification required. Experience within the last 6 months in CNA role in Acute Care Setting is preferred. Ability to read, write, perform simple calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions. Able to communicate clearly with, and care for a variety of people Flexible in scheduling and assignments. Evidence of personal health and hygiene. Ability to operate telephone, intercom system, calculator, and beeper. Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in hospital setting, consistent shift and unit. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs.), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Requires extensive walking during shift. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).
Description Location: Langdale Place Department: AR - LANGDALE PERSONAL CARE Schedule: Full Time, 8HR Evening Shift, 3pm to 11pm POSITION SUMMARY This key organizational position creates and maintains a living environment that displays courtesy and respect for each resident while providing personal care and assisting with all activities of daily living. Performs duties in a manner that enhances the resident’s dignity, self-esteem, mental and physical well-being. Provides care that is responsive to the needs of the residents. Provides quality care in compliance with all state and regulatory statutes. Provides responsive and compassionate care which is individualized for each resident. Fulfills responsibility to the organization by adhering to its philosophy and general policies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Certified Nursing Assistant License is required CPR & First Aid Certification required Recent (within last one (1) year) experience in Long Term Care Setting is preferred Ability to read, write, perform simple calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions. Able to communicate clearly with, and care for a variety of people · Flexible in scheduling and assignments. Evidence of personal health and hygiene. Annual skills assessment and training. Ability to operate IPADS/medication tablets, telephone, intercom system, calculator, and beeper. Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition. 16 Hours In-service Training required by the Department of Community Health. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in long-term care setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (100) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunicates devices on a regular basis (e.g., , fax, computer, and pagers). Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).
