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 Registered Nurse for our Mobile Medical Unit in Gainesville.
Full-Time Night Shift (7a-7p)
The Mobile Medical Unit (MMU ) is a 20-bed nursing unit with all private rooms. As a medical unit, care is provided for a wide variety of illnesses, including but not limited to:
• COVID-19 positive patients and symptomatic persons under investigation (PUI)
-Respiratory Treatments
– Medical Inpatients o
-COVID-19 Positive – Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Population
-Pneumonia
We’re looking for someone who :
- Admits mistakes and shortcomings
- Communicates Effectively
- Takes Initiative
- Empathetic
- Promotes Teamwork
- Adapts to Change
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Job Specific & Unique Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Meets all certifications requirements defined by unit (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
- Demonstrates strong clinical expertise and judgement
- Strong computer skills (defined by unit)
- Strong leadership/management skills and abilities
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills
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Essential Tasks & Responsibilities
- Functions as part of the leadership team directly accountable to the Nurse Manager.
- Accepts responsibility for achieving objectives through individual work activities and the outputs of the care team.
- Provides guidance to staff members, assesses staff performance, and provides feedback to the Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor. Has responsibility of timely evaluation and completion of assigned formal employee evaluations.
- Oversees completion of unit specific administrative tasks (PI audits, code charts, bed meetings)
- Accesses and follows policies
- Serves as a role model to other employees and consistently demonstrates skills and characteristics the organization values
- Plans for changes in staffing or an influx of admissions or discharges.
- Delegates work and make staffing assignments appropriate and fairly.
- Handles stress and manages crisis situations efficiently and effectively. When crisis occurs, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the care team and demonstrates the ability to make or adjust assignments.
- Analyzes errors, takes accountability, and finds ways to help the staff improve performance through process improvement initiatives.
- Uses effective time management skills
- Maintains accessibility and visibility on the unit-rounding with staff, managers, or physicians if necessary.
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Physical Demands
- Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs
- Occassionally carrying up to 20 lbs
- Occasional kneeling/stooping/bending
- Frequent standing/walking
- Occasional pushing/pulling
- Frequent intensive work, requires reading, writing, reasoning, & talking
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Normal 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.
Professional organization membership within 3 months of hire into the role
One-year experience in a direct patient care role in an acute care environment and in the specialty.
Preferred Qualifications
Nursing Degree (either BSN or MSN) strongly encouraged within 5 years
Three years of direct patient care experience in an acute care environment and within the specialty.
More Awards and Accolades.
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 row
More Choices.
The Blue Ridge Mountains are less than a 30-minute drive and Lake Sidney Lanier is next door. Whatever setting suits your mood, you’ll find it right here.
- 47 public parks
- 8 championship golf courses
- 34 tennis courts
- 10 marinas
Atlanta, with its abundance of sports including the Atlanta Braves , Hawks , Falcons , and Georgia Swarm, as well as entertainment attractions, is less than an hour to the south.
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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