The purpose of this job is to plan and supervise the nursing care delivered to acutely ill pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in designated units in accordance with all standards governing our facility. Maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and philosophy. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.
Qualifications
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Required Current License by State Board of Nursing
Required Current ACLS preferred
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
- External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
- Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Skills Required
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Current license by State Board of Nursing
- Current ACLS certification
- Ability to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day; lift/move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions
- Adequate sight and hearing or use of prosthetics to perform job functions
- Use of mechanical and technical equipment as required by responsibilities
What We Do
Emanuel Medical Center is a community acute-care hospital in Swainsboro, Georgia, delivering patient-centered services including emergency care, surgery, intensive care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and cancer services. The hospital partners with local providers, operates nursing and outpatient facilities, and emphasizes community health, affordability, and transparent billing while offering charity and eligibility programs to support patients.
