REGISTERED NURSE, PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

SGMC Health Cardiac ProgramPurpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums401(k) with employer matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee discountsCompany paid life insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCancer InsuranceAccident InsurancePet InsuranceTuition ReimbursementOn-the-job training and skills developmentOpportunities for growth and advancementEmployee Assistance ProgramJOB LOCATION : Main CampusDEPARTMENT: CARDIAC PROGRAMSCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 12Provides 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 SGMC Health's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation, Certification, & Licensure: Current RN License in State of Georgia CPR required ACLS certification obtained within the 1st 12 months of employmentOne (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 INFORMATIONWorks 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, office equipment, and telecommunicates devices on a regular basis (e.g., I.V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers). Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).