LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, SGMC URGENT CARE GRIFFIN AVENUE

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

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 develop

Opportunities for growth and advance

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

SGMC Health Urgent Care is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia to deliver high-quality patient care across all ages. You will advocate for patients, support cost-efficient care, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure smooth operations.

You will participate in staff development, follow SGMC Health policies, and contribute to regulatory data collection and QC/QI initiatives while maintaining an efficient workflow on a 12-hour day shift.

Qualificações

• Must hold a current Practical Nurse license in Georgia.
• Solid nursing knowledge across patient care practices.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication abilities.
• Lab procedures knowledge is a plus; EKG knowledge preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Demonstrates adaptability and problem-solving in high-stress settings.

Responsabilidades

• Promote quality patient care using nursing processes for all ages.
• Advocate for patients and assist with financial control and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clinical staff; participate in orientation and competency checks.
• Support development of other staff and adhere to SGMC Health Policies & Procedures.
• Promote SGMC Health mission and values across the team.
• Contribute to QC/QI & PIN programs related to Urgent Care and system-wide goals.
• Assist with data collection to meet regulatory standards.
• Cross-train in all care areas as needed and support timely patient care.
• Work with physicians, patients, and families to maintain a cooperative environment.
• Plan daily work, attend staff meetings, and participate in in-service education.

Conhecimentos

LPN license GA

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Lab procedures knowledge

EKG knowledge

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS preferred

Adaptability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

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.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

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 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 :

Healthcare South

DEPARTMENT:

SGMC URGENT CARE GRIFFIN AVENUE

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift,

Position Summary

Promotes delivery of quality patient care through implementation of the nursing processes for all age groups cared and served by SGMC Health Urgent Care. Functions as a patient advocate, assists with financial control and cost effectiveness in functioning of the facility through the proper use of supplies and patient charges. Will need the ability to work with other clinical staff. Participates in the orientation and skills competency checklist. Assist with the personal professional growth and development of other staff. Follows and implements all departmental and SGMC Health Policies & Procedures and regulatory agencies. Promotes a sense of encouragement for all team members to follow SGMC Health mission and vision. Maintains an atmosphere which ensures SGMC Health Urgent Care values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced. Assist in the collection of data as required meeting regulatory and other standards. Will require the ability to be cross trained in all areas of care and service. Involvement in QC / QI & PIN Programs related to UC and system wide. Works with SGMC Health Urgent Care Staff Physicians, private Physicians, other team members, patients and families to provide a cooperative working environment. Plans and organizes daily work habits. Attends staff meetings and in-service education. Ability to formulate judgments based on the recognition of normal physiology. Completes assigned tasks / daily assignments in designated time period while experiencing continuous interruptions. Assist in Laboratory Collection or onsite testing and related duties as required by Lab Regulatory Agencies. Assist and process workload in an efficient manner to ensure the most expedient turn- around time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current license as Practical Nurse in Georgia.
• Knowledge and skill in generic nursing practices.
• Skillful in verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Knowledge in lab procedures and instruments preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge in EKG procedures preferred, but not required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• ACLS, PALS preferred- not required.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilizes problem solving techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

A SGMC Urgent Care with access to the patient area and other departments within the organization. Follows prescribed procedures to protect unsafe practice of venipuncture to avoid needle sticks and other unsafe practices that may cause exposure to infectious materials. Subjected to high levels of stress, irregular work hours, weekend and Holiday work. Perform routine and direct patient care duties. Assist in maintaining adequate departmental supplies and inventory. Maintains instruments through controls & validation processes as required through CLIA & or any other State Agencies. Maintains temperature logs, refrigerator logs and restocking and cleaning protocols. Assures that all equipment is maintained to meet patient needs and to meet regulatory policies. Sets an example and encourages all to demonstrate the mission, vision and goals of the department and SGMC. Considerable mental effort, ability to work in confined high stress environment. Ability to formulate judgments based of the recognition of normal physiology. Always open to the changing of processes in order to improve care and service to all clients, with the ultimate client being the patient. Involvement in QI / PIN Program and UC goals/ PI. Subjected to exposure to communicable diseases.

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