Registered Nurse, Invasive Cardiology

What It's Like at SGMC Health

Description

At SGMC Health, we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in everything we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

We are proud to be recognized for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

• 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

Job Location: Main Campus

Department: Invasive Cardiology

Schedule: Full Time, Varied Hours/Shift, 10

• Provides patient care through the implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit.
• Functions as patient advocate.
• Provides patient education.
• Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Maintains an atmosphere that consistently supports and enforces South Georgia Medical Center’s values, goals, policies and procedures.

• Education, Certification, & Licensure:
  • Current RN License in the State of Georgia.
  • Current CPR (C) required.
  • Applicable specialty certification preferred.
  • ACLS, PALS, NALS credentials preferred.
• 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 adapt to new situations, manage priorities, and utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
• Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.

Works primarily in a hospital or clinic setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and operating clinical and office equipment. 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 telecommunications 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).