Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Assistant for a nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Department:

37703 Navicent Health Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Four 10 hour shifts during the weekday, holidays are required

Nursing Assistant
Operating Room

Minimum Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and coworkers.

Certification / License
BLS, CPI; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Experience
One year of experience taking care of patients and dealing with the public preferred.
 

Major Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to AHF/unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit:
•Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.
•Pre- and post-op/ procedure care
•Post-mortem care
•Patient in restraints
•Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring
•Assisting with ambulation and exercise
•Patients with infectious diseases including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation.
•Correct positioning of patients in beds, chairs, and specialty surfaces
•Transfer of patient (e.g. bed to chair, bed to commode or back)
•Transportation of patients on wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc.
•Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care
•Accurately performs/ documents intake/ output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting.
•Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.
•Patient with latex allergies
•Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls
•Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.
•Demonstrates utilization of proper body mechanics and appropriate lift techniques/ resources.
•Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHF/unit standards:
•Assists with timely admission, discharge or transfer
•Provides explanations of the physical environment, including communication devices.
•Accurately records relevant and required information on the appropriate documentation tool.
•Collects and properly forwards patient's personal belongings at the time of transfer, discharge or death, documenting disposition.
•Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patient's room after discontinuation
•Utilizes discharge process, to include bed tracking, when discharging/transferring patients.

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills:
•Assures timely and appropriate communication of patient/ family issues.
•Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
•Utilizes appropriate lines of authority.
•Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
•Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills.
•Demonstrates awareness of satisfaction issues and contributes to resolution and improvement.

Demonstrates competence in the following skills:
•Time management and prioritization
•Teamwork
•Problem solving and critical thinking
•Organization of work and environment
•Timely response to patient/nurse needs and requests

Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and unit cleanliness:
•Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of patient areas.
•Restocks supplies at the bedside, supply shelves, and other designated areas.
•Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.
•Ensures appropriate charges are made.
•Properly handles, stores, cleans and maintains equipment.
•Efficiently and appropriately uses supplies, linen and dietary items.

Demonstrates self-growth/accountability:
•Participates in quality assurance and PI activities.
•Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and reads/initials minutes of all meetings not attended.
•Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.
•Verbalizes how his/her job supports organizational/ departmental goals and pillars of excellence.
•Demonstrates Cultural Commitments.
•Assures competency maintained.
•Complies with unit-specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates competency in all required complex care activities within their home units as determined by unit need. These competencies will include the following but not limited to:
•Completion of Preceptor training and serving in Preceptor role.
•Glucose monitoring and quality control checks.
•Respiratory Care including tracheostomy care, suctioning, etc.
•Complete required CPR training as defined by organization
•Dressing changes
•Monitoring chest and other drainage tubes and levels, reporting deviations
•Procedure/Equipment set-up
•Assembling, administering, monitoring tube feedings

Assists in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital/ national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown, falls, and others as appropriate for the unit.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Spends much of the day walking and standing on tile or carpet, bending, stooping, and sitting. Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Pay Range

$16.80 - $25.20

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Under the direction of the RN, demonstrates competency in basic and complex direct patient care and throughput processes. Must demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organization and prioritization skills. Is responsible for designated equipment and supplies used in the care of assigned patients. Must be flexible in changing assignments, workload and learning new skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Atrium Health Navicent Job ID #R​1​6​7​5​0​0. Posted job title: Nursing Assistant SE

About Atrium Health Navicent

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home - including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation. 

Atrium Health Floyd

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, this hospital provides a certified Chest Pain Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Atrium Health Floyd also is home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has specialty centers for pediatrics, and wound care and hyperbaric therapy.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account