Registered Nurse, Outpatient Nursing Unit

REGISTERED NURSE, OUTPATIENT NURSING UNIT

Job Location: Main Campus

Department: OUTPATIENT NURSING

Schedule: PRN, 8 hour day shift

Position Summary: Promotes the delivery of quality patient care through implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit. Functions as patient advocate, assists with financial control and cost‑effective functioning of the unit; participates in the evaluation of unit personnel and assists with professional growth and development of staff. Maintains an atmosphere which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Current RN License in the State of Georgia, CPR required
• One (1) year experience in a related specialty area preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
• Demonstrated ability to assess & adapt to new situations, think critically, manage priorities & 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, a diverse population of patients/families of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment, computers, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.

Working Conditions - ADA Information: Duties require considerable sitting, standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and ability to operate office equipment. Considerable mental effort, ability to work in a confined high‑stress environment. Able to formulate judgments based on the recognition of normal physiology and signs and symptoms of disease processes.

Liaison for patients, families, physicians, other health care employees, ancillary departments, and hospital administration.

Benefits:

• 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

SGMC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.