Job Category: Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data.Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team.For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients.Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold a current unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree. ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: 0-1 year of RN experience - successful completion of new grad orientation or successful completion of an RN refresher course for acute care nurses Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty as eligible. Preferred Educational Requirements: BSN Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership • Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and patient care • Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace • Developing the ability to change and demonstrate flexibility • Welcomes and participates in change initiatives • Engages and builds respectful and collaborative relationships among colleagues and other disciplines that contributes to a healthy work environment • Serves as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families • Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as department requires Exemplary Professional Practice • Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family • Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient • Consistently documents in the patient and unit record according to written health system standards of care in order to meet legal and regulatory patient care requirements • Seeks guidance, asks clarifying questions, and speaks up for safety to continuously improve nursing practice • Develops critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care • Demonstrates knowledge of Sister Simone Roach's theory by incorporating the Seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity in caring for patients and families • Demonstrates knowledge of principles of adult learning (and/or teaching children) and applies in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff • Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to meet regulatory requirements and effectively prepare them for the episode of care as well as transitions from one level of care to another • Develops delegation skills as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families • Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way by integrating knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum • Develops a plan to connect the patient and family to the appropriate community resources to meet their post-acute care needs in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team • Responsible for conducting medication cross-checks to maintain patient safety and identify potential diversion activities • Incorporates national and organizational goals to improve quality, patient safety, and satisfaction • Creates a caring and compassionate environment for patients, families, and colleagues utilizing the Communicate with HEART tools • Identifies ethical situations within patient care or the workforce and seeks assistance • Develops the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates safety behavior and error prevention tools • Accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement • Actively engages in clinical development through the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program • Requests opportunities to learn safe, accountable, and autonomous practice from more experienced nurses • Routinely uses reflective practice to analyze situations and seeks feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit leader around performance • Demonstrates enthusiasm around continuous learning • Identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development • Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area • Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care • Demonstrates a basic understanding of research, how it affects practice, and who/what resources are available to assist in providing evidence-based care Structural Empowerment • Demonstrates commitment to the QUEST for Excellence goals and values of patient, hospital, community, and nursing profession through cost containment measures, maintaining confidentiality, adherence to organizational policies and procedures, and ensuring patient safety • Demonstrates appropriate ethical decision-making • Make the safety of our patients and staff the priority in all the work that we do; utilizes Error Prevention Tools • Demonstrates a passion for excellence by fostering a culture of transparency and open communication to improve processes • Demonstrates respectful compassion through an awareness of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment • Cares for patients and self by planning a work schedule that supports safety, worked hours, and healthy lifestyle • Demonstrates an understanding of unit-based selfcare activities • Communicates with management any safety hazards in the workplace • Demonstrates an understanding of organizational workplace violence reduction strategies Empirical Outcomes • Demonstrates knowledge of how clinical practice impacts quality, patient safety, and satisfaction outcomes • Demonstrates responsible stewardship by being fiscally responsible and managing available resources Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?I%2bHkRgfaj4a6uf0Ug9PYegs" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

**Job Description**

- Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills.
- Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.
- Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
- Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process.
- Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate.
- Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data.
- Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team.
- For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients.
- Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.
- Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

**Requirements**

- Graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold a current unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Georgia.
- Associate's Degree. ADN or Diploma required.
- 0-1 year of RN experience - successful completion of new grad orientation or successful completion of an RN refresher course for acute care nurses.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- National certification in clinical specialty as eligible.
- BSN preferred.

**Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines.
- Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect for others, and fosters customer service.
- Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model.
- Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit.

**Essential Tasks and Responsibilities**

- Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and patient care.
- Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace.
- Developing the ability to change and demonstrate flexibility.
- Welcomes and participates in change initiatives.
- Engages and builds respectful and collaborative relationships among colleagues and other disciplines that contribute to a healthy work environment.
- Serves as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families.
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as department requires.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
- Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Registered Nurse - RN - Med Surg - (Geriatrics) - FT Nights

Job Category: Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Gainesville OR Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric) Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Job Summary A Staff Clinical Perfusionist (Perfusionist) is responsible for the safe and effective management of extracorporeal support for the purpose of surgical repairs to the heart and great vessels during scheduled and unscheduled procedures at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (Medical Center). Responsibilities also include providing on-call coverage when scheduled per departmental policy, including cardiac catheterization laboratory stand-by, assistance with intra-aortic balloon pumps (IAPB), cell saving, etc. The Perfusionist will report directly to the Chief Perfusionist and complete all assigned functions and duties as outlined below. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health Professions - Circulation Technology from an accredited School of Perfusion with current Board Certification/Board Eligibility. Current Board Certification or Board Eligibility. Minimum Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical perfusion experience with such procedures as left-heart bypass, ventricular assist devices, emergency percutaneous support devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, laboratory blood analysis, cell saving and plasmapheresis. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess a high level of technical competency Must also have the ability to interact with physicians, hospital staff and administration Must possess excellent oral, written and computer skills Uses good sterile technique Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Properly assembles circuit and prepares for CPB. Insures correct fluids and drugs are used and are sterile. Performs and documents QC of HMT device. Assembles tubing circuits correctly. Functions as a competent member of the cardiac team by coordinating patient. care with other staff. Maintains thorough and accurate record of CPB. Documents QC and test results for ACT measuring device. Monitors all aspects of CPB management continuously. Participates in equipment maintenance and materials management. reports equipment problems, keeps perfusion equipment clean. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?WIgtGvaF312fBxE7zaxlTwl" width="0" height="0" />

**Staff Clinical Perfusionist**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. Gainesville OR Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform various types of surgeries, including orthopedic, urologic, gynecological, general, neurological/spine, ENT, hepatobiliary, plastic reconstructive and cosmetic, podiatry, GYN oncology, thoracic, cardiovascular, vascular, bariatric hand reconstruction, and robotic surgeries. This position is part of a Surgical Center of Excellence in hernia, robotic, colorectal, minimally invasive GYN, and minimally invasive surgery.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for the safe and effective management of extracorporeal support for surgical repairs to the heart and great vessels during scheduled and unscheduled procedures at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
- Provide on-call coverage when scheduled per departmental policy, including cardiac catheterization laboratory stand-by and assistance with intra-aortic balloon pumps (IAPB), cell saving, etc.
- Report directly to the Chief Perfusionist and complete all assigned functions and duties.
- Care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups.
- Perform clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health Professions - Circulation Technology from an accredited School of Perfusion with current Board Certification/Board Eligibility.
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical perfusion experience with procedures such as left-heart bypass, ventricular assist devices, emergency percutaneous support devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, laboratory blood analysis, cell saving, and plasmapheresis.

**Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Must possess a high level of technical competency.
- Ability to interact with physicians, hospital staff, and administration.
- Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
- Use good sterile technique.

**Essential Tasks and Responsibilities**

- Properly assemble circuit and prepare for CPB.
- Ensure correct fluids and drugs are used and are sterile.
- Perform and document QC of HMT device.
- Assemble tubing circuits correctly.
- Function as a competent member of the cardiac team by coordinating patient care with other staff.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of CPB.
- Document QC and test results for ACT measuring device.
- Monitor all aspects of CPB management continuously.
- Participate in equipment maintenance and materials management; report equipment problems and keep perfusion equipment clean.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of the time.
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of the time.
- Vision: Moderate, frequently 31-65% of the time.
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of the time.
- Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of the time.
- Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of the time.
- Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% of the time.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Perfusionist - Operating Room - Full Time - Days

Job Category: Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - EveningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Neuro IMC is a 13-bed Intermediate Care nursing unit. Neuro IMC serves as a dedicated stroke nursing unit. As a Neuro IMC unit, care is rendered to a variety of intermediate care neuro patients including but not limited to: High acuity ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients Patients receiving IV thrombolytic for acute ischemic stroke Patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring Patients with other neurological disorders such as Guillain-Barre' Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and ALS Patients with hemodynamic instability needing antiarrhythmic and/or vasopressor medications Earn Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus! Experienced RNs, join our team in an acute care setting and receive up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus! Why Us? Up to $15,000 bonus based on experience Competitive salary & benefits Career growth opportunities Relocation assistance available (over 50-mile radius) We value your expertise and are here to support your success. Apply now and advance your nursing career with us! Bonus and relocation terms apply. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstratesthe ability tocommunicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion,lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ja%2f9WKIHjFD54bEcUTe%2bTgi" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. 

**Job Description**

- Neuro IMC is a 13-bed Intermediate Care nursing unit dedicated to stroke nursing.
- Care is rendered to a variety of intermediate care neuro patients including but not limited to:
  - High acuity ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients
  - Patients receiving IV thrombolytic for acute ischemic stroke
  - Patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring
  - Patients with other neurological disorders such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and ALS
  - Patients with hemodynamic instability needing antiarrhythmic and/or vasopressor medications

Earn up to $15,000 sign-on bonus! Experienced RNs, join our team in an acute care setting and receive up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus!

**Requirements**

- Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
- Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required.
- At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- BSN preferred.

**Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
- Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect for others, and fosters customer service.
- Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model.
- Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on the unit.

**Essential Tasks and Responsibilities**

- **Transformational Leadership**
  - Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.
  - Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility.
  - Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum.
  - Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization.

- **Exemplary Professional Practice**
  - Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care.
  - Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area.
  - Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical, and spiritual issues within the episode of care.
  - Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families.
  - Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers.

- **New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement**
  - Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
  - Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
  - Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice.
  - Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in lifelong learning.

- **Structural Empowerment**
  - Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  - Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship.
  - Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty.

- **Empirical Outcomes**
  - Supports quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  - Supports unit-based activities aimed at improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse-sensitive indicators on the unit.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, occasionally (0-30% of time).
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, occasionally (0-30% of time).
- Vision: Moderate, frequently (31-65% of time).
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently (31-65% of time).
- Standing/Walking: Frequently (31-65% of time).
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently (31-65% of time).
- Intensity of Work: Frequently (31-65% of time).

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

RN-Registered Nurse - Neuro IMC - F/T Days

Job Category: Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule: VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Performs a full range of Neurodiagnostic tests available in the Neurophysiology department and assists with other duties necessary within the department. Provides ambulatory care services within the Neurophysiology department that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Registered by ABRET (American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists) in EEG and/or related fields. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and accredited Electroneurodiagnostic training Program  Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years work experience in Electroneurodiagnostics. Experience with multiple Modalities required: EEG Electroencephalography, EP - Evoked Potentials, IOM - Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM - Long Term Monitoring and NCS - Nerve Conduction Studies. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled in operating neurodiagnostic equipment, i.e. EEG, EMG and/or Evoked Potential and/or experienced in O.R. monitoring Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Conduct full range of services available in the department providing comprehensive data for diagnosis. Explain procedure, prepare patient for test with the appropriate electrode application and placement, provide patient privacy and assure adequate patient comfort. Accurately record patient identification and medical description of malady for record interpretation and permanent files. Accurately demonstrate appropriate procedure protocol through the use and labeling of proper test parameters as required by ABRET (American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists) and/or department policy. Complete procedures in a timely manner while meeting ABRET and department technical standards and physician preferences. Complete patient charges and place test face sheet in appropriate physician box in the reading room for dictation. Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the department. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. use of side rails on patient beds and stretchers). And adhering to infection control policies and procedures per departmental appropriateness. Obtain confirmation of patient identification and physician orders prior to initiating patient care. Cleanliness, including providing: clean bed linens between each patient, clean patient environment and maintain the department work area at the established standard of cleanliness and organization, using only clean and/or sterile electrodes and tools for patient care. Provide staff attendance for patients at all times within the department. Observe and document patients physical and mental status during delivery of direct care to ensure appropriate response to changes in patient's condition. Contribute to the overall productive and effective operation of the department. Participation in department specific projects to improve quality/process/cost. Adaptable in changing situations and work assignments. Perform other duties within specified parameters and time frames as assigned by immediate supervisor. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?WlNMCJ%2b8Bw1UVz5IV3424wq" width="0" height="0" />

**Neurodiagnostic Technologist**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. 

**Job Description**

- Perform a full range of neurodiagnostic tests available in the Neurophysiology department and assist with other duties necessary within the department.
- Provide ambulatory care services within the Neurophysiology department that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span.
- Conduct full range of services available in the department providing comprehensive data for diagnosis.
- Explain procedures, prepare patients for tests with appropriate electrode application and placement, provide patient privacy, and assure adequate patient comfort.
- Accurately record patient identification and medical description of malady for record interpretation and permanent files.
- Demonstrate appropriate procedure protocol through the use and labeling of proper test parameters as required by ABRET and/or department policy.
- Complete procedures in a timely manner while meeting ABRET and department technical standards and physician preferences.
- Complete patient charges and place test face sheet in appropriate physician box in the reading room for dictation.
- Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the department, providing a safe patient environment and adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Obtain confirmation of patient identification and physician orders prior to initiating patient care.
- Maintain cleanliness, including providing clean bed linens between each patient, a clean patient environment, and maintaining the department work area at established standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Provide staff attendance for patients at all times within the department.
- Observe and document patients' physical and mental status during delivery of direct care to ensure appropriate response to changes in patient's condition.
- Participate in department-specific projects to improve quality/process/cost.
- Adaptable in changing situations and work assignments.
- Perform other duties within specified parameters and time frames as assigned by immediate supervisor.

**Requirements**

- Registered by ABRET (American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists) in EEG and/or related fields.
- High School Diploma or GED and accredited Electroneurodiagnostic training program.
- A minimum of two (2) years work experience in Electroneurodiagnostics.
- Experience with multiple modalities required: EEG Electroencephalography, EP - Evoked Potentials, IOM - Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM - Long Term Monitoring, and NCS - Nerve Conduction Studies.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, frequently 31-65% of time.
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, frequently 31-65% of time.
- Vision: Moderate, frequently 31-65% of time.
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

EEG Technologist - Neurophysiology - Full Time - Shift Varies

Job Category: Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data.Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team.For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients.Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization Exemplary Professional Practice Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families Demonstratesthe ability tocommunicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Serves as a resource for students Structural Empowerment Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion,lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities. Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit Empirical Outcomes Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to: Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?UX9sCJX9cT8g7bIfoW7jMAb" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. 

**Job Description**

- Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills.
- Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.
- Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
- Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process.
- Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate.
- Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data.
- Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team.
- For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients.
- Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.
- Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

**Requirements**

- Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
- Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required.
- At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- BSN preferred.

**Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines.
- Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect for others, and fosters customer service.
- Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model.
- Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit.

**Essential Tasks and Responsibilities**

- **Transformational Leadership**
  - Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.
  - Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility.
  - Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum.
  - Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization.

- **Exemplary Professional Practice**
  - Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
  - Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area.
  - Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical, and spiritual issues within the episode of care.
  - Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families.
  - Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates safety behavior and error prevention tools.
  - Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice.

- **New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement**
  - Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
  - Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
  - Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice.
  - Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
  - Serves as a resource for students.

- **Structural Empowerment**
  - Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
  - Demonstrates deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills.
  - Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship.
  - Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty.
  - Actively participates in unit-based self-care activities.
  - Continually evaluates work processes with the goal of improvement to achieve our strategic initiatives.
  - Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit.

- **Empirical Outcomes**
  - Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  - Supports unit-based activities aimed at improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
- Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Registered Nurse RN - Medical Surgical - Float Pool - FT Nights

Job Category: Food Services & DieteticsWork Shift/Schedule: VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Provides clinical nutrition services, including nutritional assessment, diet counseling, modified diet formulation, and nutrition intervention for patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance and good public relations are achieved in accordance with the population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals when performing clinical duties. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Registered by Commission for Dietetic Registration. Licensed by the state of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree Minimum Experience: Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public Computer skills: Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, volume and apply basic algebra Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional care of assigned patients/residents. Assesses the nutritional status of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient, as well as neonates and infants as applicable, through documentation in the medical record per hospital policies and state regulations. Develops and revises a nutritional care plan based upon information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members for those patients who will benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy. Makes recommendations for patient care using current evidence based practice. Plans regular and modified menus based upon guidelines as outlined in the current diet manual and communicates this information with the patient and/or family members and health care team. Educates patient and/or family members with appropriate nutritional education to expand their knowledge of the patient's illness, promote recovery, and improve function. Neonatal dietitian to assess and provide nutrition care for NICU patients, including but not limited to the ordering and managing of parenteral nutrition. Participates in assigned programs to promote proper nutrition while maintaining commitment to education and personal growth. Provides in-service education programs to hospital staff, LTC staff, and food service staff as appropriate. Participates in support groups, committees, teams, etc. as indicated by areas of responsibility. Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate. Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency, including age-specific nutritional care, sufficient to meet requirements for licensure/registration. Maintains effective written and verbal communication. Communicates well with medical, nursing, and other health care team members through charting and individual consultation.This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication. Communicates effectively with other Nutrition Services Staff members to help coordinate clinical and Food Service for effectivepatient/resident care. Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner. Performs Resource/Educator duties. May serve as a resource person for Food Service Supervisor, Catering Associate, and Nutrition Services staff as applicable. May orient, mentor, and train staff and interns as applicable. May visit patients on an assigned nursing unit or area as applicable, and helps to ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay. Performs job correctly and safely while observing the rules of conduct. Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies. Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and The Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies. Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures and follows facility's protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program. Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care. Bariatrics: Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional counseling for pre-op and post-op bariatric patients. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?YG7fuGAgfAxAm5weTBi%2boAz" width="0" height="0" />

**Clinical Dietitian**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

**Job Description**

- Provides clinical nutrition services, including nutritional assessment, diet counseling, modified diet formulation, and nutrition intervention for patients.
- Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and good public relations are achieved in accordance with the population-specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals when performing clinical duties.
- Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional care of assigned patients/residents.
- Assesses the nutritional status of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients, as well as neonates and infants as applicable, through documentation in the medical record per hospital policies and state regulations.
- Develops and revises a nutritional care plan based upon information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members for those patients who will benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy.
- Makes recommendations for patient care using current evidence-based practice.
- Plans regular and modified menus based upon guidelines as outlined in the current diet manual and communicates this information with the patient and/or family members and health care team.
- Educates patient and/or family members with appropriate nutritional education to expand their knowledge of the patient's illness, promote recovery, and improve function.
- Assesses and provides nutrition care for NICU patients, including but not limited to the ordering and managing of parenteral nutrition.
- Participates in assigned programs to promote proper nutrition while maintaining commitment to education and personal growth.
- Provides in-service education programs to hospital staff, LTC staff, and food service staff as appropriate.
- Participates in support groups, committees, teams, etc. as indicated by areas of responsibility.
- Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.
- Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency, including age-specific nutritional care, sufficient to meet requirements for licensure/registration.
- Maintains effective written and verbal communication.
- Communicates well with medical, nursing, and other health care team members through charting and individual consultation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.
- Completes all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
- Performs Resource/Educator duties. May serve as a resource person for Food Service Supervisor, Catering Associate, and Nutrition Services staff as applicable.
- May orient, mentor, and train staff and interns as applicable.
- May visit patients on an assigned nursing unit or area as applicable, and helps to ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.
- Performs job correctly and safely while observing the rules of conduct.
- Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and The Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies.
- Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures and follows facility's protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
- Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
- Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional counseling for pre-op and post-op bariatric patients.

**Requirements**

- Registered by Commission for Dietetic Registration.
- Licensed by the state of Georgia.
- Bachelor's Degree.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
- Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
- Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
- Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
  
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Clinical Dietitian - NICU

Job Category: Food Services & DieteticsWork Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Provides clinical nutrition services, including nutritional assessment, diet counseling, modified diet formulation, and nutrition intervention for patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance and good public relations are achieved in accordance with the population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals when performing clinical duties. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Registered by Commission for Dietetic Registration. Licensed by the state of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree Minimum Experience: Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public Computer skills: Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, volume and apply basic algebra Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional care of assigned patients/residents. Assesses the nutritional status of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient, as well as neonates and infants as applicable, through documentation in the medical record per hospital policies and state regulations. Develops and revises a nutritional care plan based upon information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members for those patients who will benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy. Makes recommendations for patient care using current evidence based practice. Plans regular and modified menus based upon guidelines as outlined in the current diet manual and communicates this information with the patient and/or family members and health care team. Educates patient and/or family members with appropriate nutritional education to expand their knowledge of the patient's illness, promote recovery, and improve function. Neonatal dietitian to assess and provide nutrition care for NICU patients, including but not limited to the ordering and managing of parenteral nutrition. Participates in assigned programs to promote proper nutrition while maintaining commitment to education and personal growth. Provides in-service education programs to hospital staff, LTC staff, and food service staff as appropriate. Participates in support groups, committees, teams, etc. as indicated by areas of responsibility. Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate. Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency, including age-specific nutritional care, sufficient to meet requirements for licensure/registration. Maintains effective written and verbal communication. Communicates well with medical, nursing, and other health care team members through charting and individual consultation.This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication. Communicates effectively with other Nutrition Services Staff members to help coordinate clinical and Food Service for effectivepatient/resident care. Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner. Performs Resource/Educator duties. May serve as a resource person for Food Service Supervisor, Catering Associate, and Nutrition Services staff as applicable. May orient, mentor, and train staff and interns as applicable. May visit patients on an assigned nursing unit or area as applicable, and helps to ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay. Performs job correctly and safely while observing the rules of conduct. Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies. Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and The Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies. Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures and follows facility's protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program. Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care. Bariatrics: Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional counseling for pre-op and post-op bariatric patients. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Sq7%2b8%2b2B%2bTdgwj%2fa%2bavZxgq" width="0" height="0" />

**Clinical Dietitian**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

**Job Description**

- Provides clinical nutrition services, including nutritional assessment, diet counseling, modified diet formulation, and nutrition intervention for patients.
- Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and good public relations are achieved in accordance with the population-specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals when performing clinical duties.
- Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional care of assigned patients/residents.
- Assesses the nutritional status of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients, as well as neonates and infants as applicable, through documentation in the medical record per hospital policies and state regulations.
- Develops and revises a nutritional care plan based upon information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members for those patients who will benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy.
- Makes recommendations for patient care using current evidence-based practice.
- Plans regular and modified menus based upon guidelines as outlined in the current diet manual and communicates this information with the patient and/or family members and health care team.
- Educates patient and/or family members with appropriate nutritional education to expand their knowledge of the patient's illness, promote recovery, and improve function.
- Assesses and provides nutrition care for NICU patients, including but not limited to the ordering and managing of parenteral nutrition.
- Participates in assigned programs to promote proper nutrition while maintaining commitment to education and personal growth.
- Provides in-service education programs to hospital staff, LTC staff, and food service staff as appropriate.
- Participates in support groups, committees, teams, etc. as indicated by areas of responsibility.
- Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.
- Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency, including age-specific nutritional care, sufficient to meet requirements for licensure/registration.
- Maintains effective written and verbal communication.
- Communicates well with medical, nursing, and other health care team members through charting and individual consultation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.
- Completes all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
- Performs Resource/Educator duties. May serve as a resource person for Food Service Supervisor, Catering Associate, and Nutrition Services staff as applicable.
- May orient, mentor, and train staff and interns as applicable.
- May visit patients on an assigned nursing unit or area as applicable, and helps to ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.
- Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and The Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies.
- Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures and follows facility's protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
- Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
- Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional counseling for pre-op and post-op bariatric patients.

**Requirements**

- Registered by Commission for Dietetic Registration.
- Licensed by the state of Georgia.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, volume and apply basic algebra.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs occasionally (0-30% of time).
- Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs frequently (31-65% of time).
- Vision: Heavy (constantly 66-100% of time).
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally (0-30%).
- Standing/Walking: Frequently (31-65%).
- Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (0-30%).
  
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Job Category: Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule: VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience Other: Membership is professional organization Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization. Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives. Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient's response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care. Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking,Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KRCSuJALyWVGRlh%2fzQZsSAr" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. 

**Job Description**

- Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills.
- Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.
- Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
- Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process.
- Is a professional member of VOICE professional nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings.
- Participates as a member on VOICE councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate.
- Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data.
- Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team.
- For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients.
- Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.
- Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.

**Requirements**

- Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
- Associates Degree.
- One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- National certification in clinical specialty.
- Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
- One year experience in Long Term Care.
- Membership in a professional organization.

**Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines.
- Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect for others, and fosters customer service.
- Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model.
- Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit.

**Essential Tasks and Responsibilities**

- Demonstrates basic assessment skills.
- Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration.
- Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients.
- Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable.
- Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows policies.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately.
- Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care.
- Uses resources effectively to reduce waste.
- Participates in PI processes.
- Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations.
- Coordinates discharge planning.
- Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization.

**Interpersonal Skills and Relationships**

- Includes the patient and family in patient care.
- Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/family.
- Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors.
- Participates in organizational and unit-based customer service initiatives.

**Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation**

- Plans patient care based on assessment.
- Displays basic prioritization and time management skills.
- Evaluates patient's response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care.
- Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations.
- Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources.
- Reads nursing research/EBP articles.
- Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination.
- Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure.
- Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence-based practice.
- Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care.

**Leadership and Professional Development**

- Supports unit goals.
- Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives.
- Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals.
- Supervises and ensures completion of tasks assigned to ancillary/support staff.
- Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community.
- Appropriately delegates tasks.
- Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team.
- Serves in a unit leadership role(s).
- Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling responsibilities such as patient flow, matching given resources to patients for shift, and escalating concerns using the chain of command.

**Physical Demands**

- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
- Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time.
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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