Charge nurse - general medical unit - united states, gainesville
improving the health of our community in all we do
northeast georgia health system (nghs) is a non-profit community health system on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through four hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. northeast georgia medical center (ngmc) has campuses in gainesville, braselton, winder and dahlonega – with a total of more than 700 beds and more than 1,100 medical staff members representing more than 50 specialties. nghs also encompasses northeast georgia physicians group, a multi-specialty group with more than 65 locations, and the heart center of northeast georgia medical center, a cardiology practice with more than 15 locations.
if you are an energetic registered nurse who enjoys being part of a collaborative and talented team then a rewarding career with northeast georgia health system is where you want to be!
nghs is currently seeking a charge nurse for our general medical/surgical unit in gainesville.
full-time day shift (7a-7p)
s4e is a 35-bed unit. as a general medical nursing unit, care is provided for a wide variety of illnesses, including but not limited to:
sepsis diabetes, dka pancreatitis, cirrhosis medical neuro (ams, dementia)nghs desires a 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. 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.
we're looking for someone who:
admits mistakes and shortcomings communicates effectively takes initiative empathetic promotes teamwork adapts to changejob specific & unique knowledge, skills & abilities
delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines actively works to make own and related team 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 unitessential tasks & responsibilities
demonstrate basic assessment skills demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record, as applicable understands & complies with all dnv standards accesses and follows policies provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/family demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors plans patient care based on assessment displays basic prioritization and time management skills demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize & anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the communityphysical demands
occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs frequent kneeling/stooping/bending frequent standing/walking frequent pushing/pulling frequent intensive work, requires reading, writing, reasoning, & talkingnormal duties may involve contact or potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials. appropriate personal protective equipment is to be used whenever potential exists
minimum qualifications:
graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
associate nursing degree.
licensed to practice as an rn in georgia.
one-year experience as a professional rn.
preferred qualifications
bachelor of science nursing degree
national certification in clinical specialty, as eligible
membership in a professional organization
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ranked in the top 10% in the nation by carechex® for stroke care, cancer care, pneumonia care and surgical care, the system is the recipient of numerous accolades including:
georgia's #1 surgery hospital by carechex® georgia's #1 heart hospital by carechex® - 12 years in a row georgia's #1 women's hospital by carechex® georgia's #1 pulmonary hospital one of metro atlanta's top workplaces for the 7th year in a rowmore choices.
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nghs is committed to and will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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