How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Click Here to Visit the Windy Hill Hospital Website <ul><li>The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care.</li><li>The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment.</li><li>They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.</li><li>The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and research.</li><li>RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.</li><li>The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care.</li><li>Expectations of practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members.</li><li>The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.</li><li>The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness.</li><li>Assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise.</li><li>This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others.</li><li>It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.</li><li>As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.</li><li>She/he possesses (advanced) clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care.</li></ul> RESPONSIBILITIES Resources and Support<ul><li>Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.</li><li>Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census.</li><li>Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.</li><li>Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events etc).</li></ul> Tactical Responsibilities<ul><li>Make Patient Assignments.</li><li>Consideration for new grads, float and type of patient.</li><li>Daily Discharge/Length of Stay Review.</li><li>Round with Physicians/Surgeons.</li><li>Assign Surgery Beds In Conjunction with Surgery Schedule.</li><li>Consult with Supervisor Nursing Administration (House Supervisor) on Bed Flow and Availability.</li><li>Emergency Services: Assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times.</li></ul> Exemplary Practice and Outcomes<ul><li>Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.</li><li>Performs or provides oversight for the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.</li><li>Provides or provides oversight for relationship based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.</li><li>Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality .</li><li>Within the Emergency Department Setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care.</li></ul> Teamwork and Collaboration<ul><li>Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance.</li><li>Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (Interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting).</li><li>Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.</li><li>Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.</li></ul> Professional Development<ul><li>Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.</li><li>Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.</li></ul> Evidence Based Practice and Research<ul><li>Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing.</li><li>Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.</li><li>Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes.</li><li>Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence based practice.</li><li>Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources, data, and evidence to address practice questions.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li><li>Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS Required Minimum Education:<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as and Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse Required</li><li>Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred</li></ul> Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.<ul><li>Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor</li><li>Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact</li><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ACLS - Instructor-Preferred or ACLS - Provisional-Preferred</li><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional</li></ul> Required Minimum Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 1 year nursing experience Required</li><li>Minimum 2 years Preferred</li><li>Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise Preferred</li></ul> Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?VlFO9veTF6BA80r%2fMZOuVQn" width="0" height="0" />

**RN Clinical Charge Nurse**

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people's lives.

**Job Description**

- The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care.
- The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignments.
- They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
- The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research.
- RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
- The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high-quality, safe patient care.
- Expectations of practice include accountability, responsibility, and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members.
- The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership tasks such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other tasks as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.
- The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas with opportunities to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness.
- Assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skill sets and to inspire expertise.
- This leader brings with them the ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others.
- It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
- As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies, and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
- She/he possesses advanced clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age-appropriate, and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care.

**Responsibilities**

**Resources and Support**

- Monitors equipment inventory, location, and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
- Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high-quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census.
- Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
- Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the healthcare team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events etc).

**Tactical Responsibilities**

- Make patient assignments.
- Consideration for new grads, float, and type of patient.
- Daily discharge/length of stay review.
- Round with physicians/surgeons.
- Assign surgery beds in conjunction with surgery schedule.
- Consult with supervisor nursing administration (house supervisor) on bed flow and availability.
- Emergency services: assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times.

**Exemplary Practice and Outcomes**

- Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.
- Performs or provides oversight for the nursing process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation; evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice; analytical/critical thinking ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
- Provides or provides oversight for relationship-based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just-in-time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.
- Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality.
- Within the Emergency Department setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care.

**Teamwork and Collaboration**

- Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance.
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting).
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
- Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research, and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as promoting inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.

**Professional Development**

- Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.
- Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.

**Evidence-Based Practice and Research**

- Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in nursing.
- Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
- Upholds all healthcare system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes.
- Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice.
- Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources, data, and evidence to address practice questions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

**Qualifications**

**Required Minimum Education:**

- Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as an Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse Required
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred

**Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):**

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
- Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Preferred or ACLS - Instructor - Preferred or ACLS - Provisional - Preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional

**Required Minimum Experience:**

- Minimum 1 year nursing experience Required
- Minimum 2 years Preferred
- Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise Preferred

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Charge Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) FT NIGHT

Pulmonologist providing primary services needed at the Salisbury VAMC to include medical centers standard of care.Day to Day Intensive Care and/or outpatient Pulmonary services.6 Months commitment Start date: April 1, 2019RequirementsBoard CertifiedBLSACLS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?VlFO9veTF6AEshkLwN4xWwn" width="0" height="0" />

**Pulmonologist**

Join our team as a Pulmonologist providing primary services needed at the Salisbury VAMC, including medical centers' standard of care. This position involves day-to-day intensive care and/or outpatient pulmonary services.

**Job Description**

- Provide primary pulmonary services at the Salisbury VAMC
- Deliver day-to-day intensive care and outpatient pulmonary services

**Requirements**

- Board certified
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification

Physician / Pulmonology / North Carolina / Locum tenens / Pulmonologist Needed At VA in North Carolina Job

Two Internal Medicine Physicians for the Rice Lake, WI or Chippewa Falls MN-CBOC.Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm12-15 patients per dayOne (6 months) optionRequirementsBoard Certified/Board EligibleCurrent DEABLS/ACLSOne Active Unrestricted State License<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HdE4rzf4ktSYUCDdRnFmygo" width="0" height="0" />

**Internal Medicine Physician**

We are seeking two Internal Medicine Physicians for the Rice Lake, WI or Chippewa Falls, MN CBOC. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an expected patient load of 12-15 patients per day. 

**Job Description**

- Provide comprehensive care to patients in an outpatient setting
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team

**Requirements**

- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Current DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications
- One active unrestricted state license

Physician / Internal Medicine / Minnesota / Locum tenens / Primary Care Physicians Needed in Minnesota & Wisconsin Job

Sioux Falls VAMC Coverage: Immediately 7:30a-4p or 8a-4:30p with occasional Saturday clinic ( if work Saturday clinic , physician off following Monday.) No call Manage chronic conditions, evaluate and treat inter-current medical conditions Board Certified Active DEA, ACLS, and BLS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?VnwhPq%2b0dl4Gb4ggSJ9NNQp" width="0" height="0" />

**Sioux Falls VAMC Coverage**

Join our team at the Sioux Falls VAMC, where we provide comprehensive care to our patients. This position offers a structured schedule with the opportunity to manage chronic conditions and evaluate inter-current medical issues.

**Job Description**

- Coverage immediately from 7:30 AM to 4 PM or 8 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional Saturday clinic (if working Saturday clinic, physician off the following Monday)
- Manage chronic conditions and evaluate and treat inter-current medical conditions

**Requirements**

- Board Certified
- Active DEA, ACLS, and BLS certifications

Physician / Family Practice / South Dakota / Locum tenens / Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician needed at VA in Sioux Falls, SD Job

Psychiatry to perform on-site, outpatient services to St. Cloud VA Health Care System.Start Date: 08/01/2019-07/31/2020Requirements:BC/BECurrent DEAOne active, unrestricted state medical licenseBLS/ACLS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?nyOUPDb5fxL1wY%2f%2f5ADigQq" width="0" height="0" />

**Psychiatrist**

Join our team to perform on-site, outpatient services to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.

**Job Description**

- Provide psychiatric services to veterans in an outpatient setting
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care

**Requirements**

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
- Current DEA
- One active, unrestricted state medical license
- BLS/ACLS certification

Physician / Psychiatry / Minnesota / Locum tenens / Psychiatrist Needed at Veterans Health in St. Cloud, MN Job

Radiologist needed in Phoenix, AZMonday - Friday 8a - 4:30pStarts June 8, 2019 - June 7, 2020Must have practiced all modalities within the previous 12 monthsBoard Certified or Board EligibleOne active & unrestricted state licenseCurrent DEA<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?hCTQku8x9Fp8lQERk9Uz5wl" width="0" height="0" />

**Radiologist**

Radiologist needed in Phoenix, AZ. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, starting June 8, 2019, and ending June 7, 2020.

**Job Description**

- Must have practiced all modalities within the previous 12 months
- Board certified or board eligible
- One active and unrestricted state license
- Current DEA

Physician / Radiology / Arizona / Locum tenens / Radiologists Needed in Arizona Job

Lawton Indian Health Hospital is in need of Psychiatrist to provide a high standard of clinical expertise to include comprehensive care for patients.Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8 hours a dayStart: Immediately for 6 months (potentially longer)Requirements: Board Certified/Board EligibleCurrent DEAOne Active Unrestricted State LicenseBLS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?77KTEF699W4U3ZFfjAo7mws" width="0" height="0" />

**Psychiatrist**

Lawton Indian Health Hospital is in need of a Psychiatrist to provide a high standard of clinical expertise, including comprehensive care for patients. 

**Job Description**

- Provide comprehensive care for patients
- Work Monday to Friday for 8 hours a day
- Start immediately for 6 months (potentially longer)

**Requirements**

- Board Certified/Board Eligible
- Current DEA
- One Active Unrestricted State License
- BLS

Physician / Psychiatry / Oklahoma / Locum tenens / Psychiatrist Needed at Indian Health in Oklahoma Job

BC Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician needed at the Raymond G. Murphy - New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System located in Albuquerque, NM. Starts: 07/01/2019 - 06/30/2020 Shift Hours: Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm and 7:00pm - 7:00am, no on call 7days on/7 days off scheduleProcedures anticipated but not limited to are: Airway management including endotracheal intubation Fiberoptic bronchoscopy and accompanying procedures (as allowed in privileges) Noninvasive and invasive ventilator management Thoracentesis Arterial puncture Placement of arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery balloon flotation catheters Calibration and operation of hemodynamic recording systems Insertion and management of chest tubes Moderate sedation Presentation Documents needed:Current CVFederal DEAOne active unrestricted state medical license3 peer referencesACLSBLS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ylh1TeHpP%2f0TjzrdmHXgqQt" width="0" height="0" />

**BC Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician**

We are seeking a BC Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to join the Raymond G. Murphy - New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System located in Albuquerque, NM. This position is available from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, with shift hours from Sunday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. There is no on-call requirement, and the schedule follows a 7 days on/7 days off pattern.

**Job Description**

- Perform airway management including endotracheal intubation
- Conduct fiberoptic bronchoscopy and accompanying procedures (as allowed in privileges)
- Manage noninvasive and invasive ventilator support
- Perform thoracentesis and arterial puncture
- Place arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery balloon flotation catheters
- Calibrate and operate hemodynamic recording systems
- Insert and manage chest tubes
- Administer moderate sedation

**Requirements**

- Current CV
- Federal DEA
- One active unrestricted state medical license
- Three peer references
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification

Physician / Pulmonology - Critical Care / New Mexico / Locum tenens / Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Needed at VA in New Mexico Job

Hematology/Oncology Physician for the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, IN.Starts: 06/10/19-05/09/2020Shift Hours to include 8 hour days in a 4 day week. On Call hours are applicable. Requirements: Board Certified Current DEAOne active unrestricted state medical licenseACLSBLS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F6TXGkiP99NRxmEj7bkP0Au" width="0" height="0" />

**Hematology/Oncology Physician**

Join our team as a Hematology/Oncology Physician for the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, IN. This position offers a structured schedule with 8-hour days in a 4-day week, providing a balanced work-life environment.

**Job Description**

- Provide comprehensive care to patients with hematological and oncological conditions
- Participate in on-call hours as applicable

**Requirements**

- Board Certified
- Current DEA
- One active unrestricted state medical license
- ACLS
- BLS

Physician / Hematology / Indiana / Locum tenens / Hematologist/Oncologist Needed at the Veterans Hospital in Indiana Job

2 Family Practice Physicians needed for the Tohatchi, NM Indian Health Center. Duties consist of providing outpatient services to patients.Shift Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm no weekendsStart: immediatelyRequirements:BLSACLSPALSOne active unrestricted state license<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6UU%2fFb9QOByS4e9dko34Tgr" width="0" height="0" />

**Family Practice Physician**

We are seeking 2 Family Practice Physicians for the Tohatchi, NM Indian Health Center. This role involves providing outpatient services to patients. 

**Job Description**

- Provide outpatient services to patients

**Requirements**

- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- One active unrestricted state license