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Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:
12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
The MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) provides comprehensive care to medical patients requiring intense monitoring and nursing care. Each of the 16-beds has bedside monitors with central monitoring. Each monitor has electrocardiogram, NIBP, O2 saturation, and three pressure modules available with the capability of adding one additional pressure module, CO2 module or temperature module.
The scope of care includes the medical and nursing management of patients: (1) who experience the acute onset of any disease affecting any organ system, (2) who is at risk of developing life-threatening complications as a result of their acute disease state or injury, and (3) who suffer exacerbations of chronic disease states. Patient care in the MICU includes early detection and prevention of complications, management of complex physiological problems, patient/family education and family psychosocial support systems.
Patients who suffer from reversible disease and are admitted for aggressive medical treatment that cannot be provided elsewhere in the hospital. Some examples are patients with:
Therapies in the MICU may include peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and conventional ventilation support. Monitoring includes central venous pressure, pulmonary artery, arterial line, electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, and apnea monitoring.
Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required
Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines
Actively works to make own and related teams 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 unit
Transformational Leadership
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.
Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility
Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum
Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization
Exemplary Professional Practice
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family
Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area
Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care
Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools
Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice
New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice
Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice
Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
Serves as a resource for students
Structural Empowerment
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships
Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills
Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship
Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty
Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities.
Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives
Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit
Empirical Outcomes
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Nursing - LPNWork Shift/Schedule:
10 Hr Afternoon - EveningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric)
Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is responsible for assisting anesthesia providers during direct patient care activities and all assigned duties to ensure supplies and certain designated equipment are available and functional. This position will support licensed staff who are providing care to patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Will function under the direct supervision of Registered Professional Nurse or Anesthesia Provider.
Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Georgia.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience: One (1) year experience in an acute care setting.
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgement
Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems
Demonstrates critical thinking skills
Meets all certifications defined by specified work area (BLS, ACLS, PALS ect.)
Coordinates equipment and supply needs of Anesthesia Department and keeps inventory at satisfactory levels.
Orders weekly supplies to maintain routine supplies at acceptable levels as evidenced by lack of complaints.
Processes or prepares for processing all reusable anesthesia equipment used for surgical cases according to established procedure.
Keeps supply area clean, supplies organized and accessible and keeps staff informed concerning changes as evidenced by lack of complaints.
Assists pharmacy with outdate monitoring as evidenced by absence of outdated drugs.
Coordinates maintenance requirements and maintains records of compliance.
Observant for malfunctioning of all equipment and notified Bio-Med quickly following through to minimize down time of equipment.
Responsible for availability and preparation of supplies and anesthesia cases.
Sets up supplies in OR for each case and gives assistance where required.
Removes used supplies at end of case and replaces with clean ones for following case.
Monitors use and submits records to pharmacy of narcotics used and secures replacement of drugs according to procedure.
Responsible for compliance with Infection Control procedures dealing with anesthesia equipment.
Ensures clean supplies by providing isolation and proper disposal of used equipment on anesthesia carts according to procedure.
Performs routine cleaning of carts.
Performs weekly cleaning of machine with inspection of and replacement of soda lime canisters as required by procedure.
Responsible for special anesthesia related duties as assigned by Unit Manager.
Checks malignant hyperthermia cart according to procedure and records results.
Prepare approved medications under the direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
10 Hr Afternoon - EveningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric)
Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
An allied health staff member who is responsible for assisting anesthesia providers during direct patient care activities and all assigned duties to ensure supplies and certain designated equipment are available and functional. This position will support licensed staff who are providing care to patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Will function under the direct supervision of professional registered nurse or anesthesia provider.
Licensure or other certifications:
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Graduated from an accredited anesthesia technician program or one (1) year of continuous experience as anesthesia technician in an acute care setting.
Other:
Good Interpersonal Skills
Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills
Ensures anesthesia carts and supply cabinets in assigned OR suites are stocked in accordance with established par levels.
Coordinates equipment and supply needs for Anesthesia Dept, maintains inventory at safe levels.
Monitors and records temperature in fluid warming cabinets and refrigerators utilized for storing of fluids utilized by anesthesia providers.
Prepares reusable anesthesia equipment for processing per policy.
Assists with set up of anesthesia machines, external monitoring devices, and various other pieces of procedure equipment utilized by anesthesia providers. Able to trouble shoot basic problems with certain anesthesia equipment and initiate repair process.
Demonstrates safe handling of oxygen and anesthetic gases utilized by the anesthesia provider.
Demonstrates appropriate handling and disposal of sharps.
Demonstrates appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes as required for equipment and supplies utilized by anesthesia providers.
Demonstrates donning of sterile gloves, opening sterile supplies, and set up of sterile procedure trays for anesthesia providers. Able to perform skin preps under the direct supervision of the anesthesia provider.
Assists anesthesia provider with equipment and supplies during induction and emergent procedures.
Sets up arterial lines and blood warmers. May draw arterial sample from arterial line after initial competency assessment by anesthesia provider.
Under the direct supervision of the anesthesia provider able to perform priming of central venous catheters (CVC) and pulmonary artery (PA) catheters prior to insertion, and flushing of CVC and PA catheter inflation. May inflate and deflate balloon under direct supervision and at the instruction of anesthesia provider.
Maintains equipment and supplies on specialty carts utilized by the anesthesia provider.
Assist with patient care duties to include patient transfers, patient transports, application of EKG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry monitors, transport of specimens, and transport of blood products.
Assists with connection of all disposables to the anesthesia machine and performs turnover of equipment and supplies between each surgical procedure.
May assist in administering IV push meds under direct supervision of an anesthesia provider, as well as spike IV fluids/medications to assist with anesthesia preparation.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Administers and coordinates a variety of treatment relating to respiratory problems for patients throughout the life span; properly charts treatment given. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Effectively communicates to members of the interdisciplinary team with patient care updates on changes. Responds to a variety of emergency and critical care situations, extends therapy to those patients. Assesses patients and takes the proper course of action. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Attends regularly tier 1 huddle and staff meetings along with utilizing and learning our Error Prevention Tools and behaviors for delivering safe care. Actively supports and encouraged to participate in VOICE and unit practice council.
Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or eligible to sit for the Registry Exam and achieved within 6 months of hire.
Educational Requirements: Associates Degree
Minimum Experience:
Other: Therapist should have Respiratory Therapy training through an accredited school and successful completion of registry examination.
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: One (1) year prior experience in relevant position.
Other:
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Responsible for effective communication to promote quality patient care. Communicates with nurses on patient care issues, ventilator changes and ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results. Communicates effectively with physicians on patient orders, critical ABG results, changes, and with ventilators. Communicates with Supervisor all critical care and floor care concerns. Gives detailed shift report, preferably at bedside as able.
Responsible for complete documentation in all aspects of the medical record. Verifies all new start orders and all ABG orders. Verifies orders before treating patients. Document treatments and any medications delivered, vent flow sheets, in EMR and any other patient or department paperwork. Properly completes ABG log, QC, and maintenance records.
Responsible for management of critical care patients. Demonstrates ability to manage ventilators by parameters. Assimilates chart information such as CXR, lab and H&P and progress notes to properly manage patient. Assists nurses with other duties as requested to provide quality patient care. Minimizes time away from the units. Documents thoroughly any changes in patient care plan, i.e., clear explanation of events and deviation from documented plan of care.
Responsible for floor therapy modalities. Performs assigned therapy and new starts in a timely manner. Provides patient education and information as needed. Follows up on critical care patients who move to floor areas. Understands oxygen and aerosol protocol. Informs floor of unexpected delays in treatment.
Contributes to the productive and effective operation of the department. Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities to help complete assigned tasks. Performs patient consultations/assessments at Physician or nursing request. Performs other duties as assigned.
Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Functions as a team member in the day-to-day operations of the lab. Performs and thoroughly understands 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping and cardiac Doppler echocardiography in the adult and/or pediatric. Must have a good knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology. Must be able to assist cardiologist in transesophageal echo and performing stress echo procedures. Responsible for procedure charging. Will be responsible for maintaining PI documentation in cardiac ultrasound. Responsible for all cardiac ultrasound procedures and related computer/paperwork. Required to take call in order to contribute to the coverage of Emergent Echo procedures that occur during off-hours. The number of call shifts required per week will be determined by the lead tech and/or manager and will be based on department needs. This position will care for patients in the neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
Licensure or other certifications: Certificate in Medical Sonography-Cardiac Specific (RDCS or RCS).
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: One (1) year clinical experience preferred, with a strong emphasis on adult echo. Pediatric experience desirable.
Other:
Maintain BLS certification
Intermediate computer skills
Knowledge of methods, techniques and operating principles involved in the operation of various ultrasound equipment
Ability to perform with proficiency the skills and procedures designated
Broad knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology
Good interpersonal communications
Demonstrates proficiency in performing all cardiac ultrasound and echo procedures to include all required elements images based on patients anatomy. Follows smart scan protocol for scanning. Follows department defined protocol for elements to be included in the technician report before submitting to the MD to read.
Accurately explains cardiac procedures to patient and/or family members.
Prioritizes workload appropriately as evidenced by immediate attention to those with actual or potential urgency.
Recognizes and reports conditions that effect or compromise technical aspects of the test/procedure.
Practices infection control precautions consistently with particular emphasis on proper hand washing. Maintains a safe, comfortable and clean environment.
Verifies written order and follows protocol to preform correct procedure and properly assign reading MD.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned. Complies with patient care/documentation practices targeted for improvement.
Accurately inputs data in computer to charge/credit patient generated charges.
Maintains records for ICAEL accreditation requirements.
Assists in the initial orientation of the patient and family to the unit. Informs patients/family of policy regarding presence of family during test/procedure and the issue of unattended children in the waiting area.
Provides teaching and information to patients and family as appropriate to needs, age, and level of understanding.
Assures patient comfort pre-, intra-, and post- procedure. Assist patient with ambulation and positioning as needed.
Assist in maintaining sufficient supplies and operable equipment.
Responsible for maintaining and stocking supplies, keeping procedure rooms clean.
Assures that equipment is maintained and in working order.
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Food Services & DieteticsWork Shift/Schedule:
8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Under general direction, is responsible and accountable for nutritional patient care, diet counseling, management, and educational functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
Licensure or other certifications: R.D. by Commission for Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration. Licensed by State of Georgia. CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) Required at hire OR within 2 years of hire.
Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition.
Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience as Dietitian.
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Qualified to work with a variety of age groups including pediatric to geriatric patients
Works collaboratively with Manager to oversee the management of all outpatient diabetes nutrition programs. Establishes measurable goals and objectives in accordance with specified system-wide and departmental goals and objectives; Implements plan to accomplish goals and objectives and reports achievement measurements at least annually. Maintains records for continued ADA recognition; works collaboratively with other members of the Diabetes Education Program and other departments to review JCAHO and ADA requirements; presents report to Diabetes Advisory Board annually. Maintains records and reports Performance Improvement activities at least annually. Selects educational materials and teaching tools appropriate for various patient types and needs. Collaborates with management and Public Relations in designing and marketing outpatient diabetes programs/services and in contributing diabetes-related articles to hospital and/or community publications.
Responsible for providing nutritional counseling for the Diabetes Education Program. Assesses the dietary needs of all outpatients enrolled in the Diabetes Education Program and develops an individualized meal plan. Provides counseling and education in nutrition and other phases of diabetes self-management to individuals and their families and/or significant others. Provides follow-up nutrition counseling as indicated or required. Provides group classes in nutrition for persons with diabetes and group classes for women with gestational diabetes.
Maintains effective written and verbal communication skills with supervisor, other departments, and other areas within the department to ensure timely job completion. Documents in patients’ charts providing complete nutrition information and education received as required by JCAHO and ADA Recognition. Communicates well with other health care team members through patient care conferences, charting, e-mail and staff meetings. Communicates effectively with other Diabetes Education Program Staff to help coordinate and successfully meet ADA recognition requirements.
Responsible for assisting in the growth and promotion of diabetes education and/or nutrition counseling throughout NGHS and the community. Serves as a resource for the diabetes education team, other NGHS staff, outpatients and community. Participates in departmental, hospital and/or community activities that promote wellness. Presents community and/or organizational programs on diabetes and related topics as requested. Responsible for providing nutritional counseling to patients receiving care through the WOC department as needed. Meets with product and pharmaceutical representatives to stay current on new products and research.
Performs job correctly and safely and observes rules of conduct; maintains commitment to education and personal growth. Actively practices principles learned, including, but not limited to, the following topics: Universal precautions, fire and disaster, safety, MSDS, CQI, etc. Consistently uses proper safety equipment and follows rules of conduct safety. Knows where MSDS information is located. Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene according to departmental policy, including, but not limited to: using proper hand washing technique, observing hospital "no smoking" policy, wearing hair net or hat in food production area and maintaining neat appearance. Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency, including age-specific nutritional care, sufficient to meet requirements for licensure/registration.
Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
12 Hr Morning - EveningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric)
Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Functions in a scrub role and other duties as assigned by under the direction of Registered Nurse. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. This position will care for patients from infants through geriatric age groups.
Licensure or other certifications: Certification in surgical technology
Educational Requirements: High school graduate or certified equivalent; Graduate of a formal surgical technology program.
Minimum Experience: New graduate of surgical technologist program or experienced surgical technologist
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Demonstrates effective time management by completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover average
Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting with patients undergoing surgical procedures and with specimen collection
Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in operating patient care equipment
Functions as scrub person in the Operating Rooms and assumes other duties as assigned. Sets up cases with proper instrumentation and supplies prior to start of case. Follows hospital policy for hand asepsis. Demonstrates competency as a certified scrub technologist. Performs accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with RN circulator adhering to hospital policy. Maintains organized sterile field ensuring instrumentation is kept free from bioburden & instruments returned to correct trays in a safe manner to prevent damage or injury. Accurately prepares specimens and communicates with the registered nurse. Maintains organized sterile field ensuring instrumentation is kept free from bioburden & instruments returned to correct trays in a safe manner to prevent damage or injury.
Monitors and maintains integrity of sterile field. Assists in room monitoring of equipment, temperature, and humidity notifying circulating nurse to escalate the issue if indicated. Ensures proper patient body alignment during intra-operative phase by position monitoring checks e.g., feet, arms, etc. Precepts new staff as assigned and demonstrates sound clinical & positive interpersonal skills. Adheres to infection control practices. Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
Contributes to productivity of the department by demonstrating effective time management. Expedites safe, rapid turnover of cases assisting with clean up and set up of new case. Accurately reports supplies used to ensure proper charging. Reports all problems or necessary changes to supervisor. Meets requirements of overtime, call changes, and holiday coverage. Accepts call as assigned and is available within 30 minutes (or less).
Contributes to the overall efficiency of the OR by performing routine tasks. Performs special assignments. Assists with general daily clean up of rooms, workroom, and central core.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:
12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
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. Participates as a member on PNGC 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. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. 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.
Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required
Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience – Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines
Actively works to make own and related teams 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 unit
Transformational Leadership
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.
Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility
Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum
Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization
Exemplary Professional Practice
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family
Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area
Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care
Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools
Incorporates Sister Simone Roach’s 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice
New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice
Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice
Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
Serves as a resource for students
Structural Empowerment
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships
Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills
Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship
Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty
Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities.
Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives
Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit
Empirical Outcomes
Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient’s experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
12 Hr Afternoon - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Is under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor. Should have knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients, as well as all definitive techniques within their scope of practice and limitations of their certification, as governed by the Department of Public Health. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to the Georgia Department of Public health, as outlined by the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma.
Licensure or other certifications: State certification as Emergency Medical Technician.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience: Level I--no experience. Pay commensurate on experience, but not required.
Other: As approved by State of Georgia Department of Public Health to include emergency vehicle operation.
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Competent in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis
Perform pulse oximetry and blood glucose measurements and interpretation
Can perform administration of pre-measured unit doses of nebulized bronchodilator
Competent in the administration of oxygen using the nasal cannula or mask designed for delivery of oxygen. This does not include the High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).
May serve as the primary patient caregiver during transport
Is knowledgeable of all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation
Operates NGHS vehicles within the NGHS standards and Georgia laws
Maintains all certifications required by law/department
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medicine relative to pre-hospital treatment of all sick and injured patients and ensures that care is consistently delivered to every patient.
Ensures that emergency vehicle is clean and decontaminated at all times and that vehicle is fueled and fully stocked
Maintains all equipment on the ambulance is accounted for at all times, and that any equipment left at the hospital is retrieved.
Maintains and complies with all mandatory NGHS education.
Uses sound judgment in resolving problems using the chain of command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit.
Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire.
Uses radio communication professionally and as directed.
Documentation is completed accurately and expeditiously within the standards of Medical Transport.
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time
Weight Carried: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:
12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
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. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. 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.
Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia
Educational Requirements: Associates Degree
Minimum Experience:
Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty
Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience
Other: Membership is professional organization
Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines
Actively works to make own and related teams 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 unit
Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization.
Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives.
Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care.
Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command.
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Under the direct supervision of a Staff Pharmacist, processes and fills physician orders. The employee is able to take care of patients in all age ranges. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres policy and procedures of regulatory agencies. With a valid intern license, may also perform duties of a pharmacy intern as allowed by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Serves as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing to foster medication reaching the patient in the required time frame. Also performs medication related duties on the nursing unit to meet the needs of nursing unit, the pharmacy and regulatory agencies.
Licensure or other certifications: Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required. CPhT within 6 months of hire.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Hospital experience of at least one (1) year. In lieu of hospital experience, pharmacy tech school or pharmacy retail experience may be considered.
Other:
Must be able to perform Entry Level pharmacy technician functions efficiently and proficiently
Basic math aptitude, ability to measure accurately, interpret instructions and carry them out
Good computer skills
Ability to organize workload and interpret priorities, attention to detail
Ability to follow good compounding practices and protocol and USP 797 procedures
Able to follow instructions from pharmacists, pharmacy leadership and management
Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy leadership, management and colleagues
Utilize Robot software to evaluate medication processing. Print Manual Pick lists with each batch of medications processed through the Robot. Stock robot with medications and supplies to maintain efficient work flow. Package medications according to guidelines for use in automated dispensing machines.
Maintain/Monitor Pacmed production during batch.
Perform quality assurance methods to ensure medications are prepared, packaged, and stored under guidelines provided by pharmacy department and regulatory agencies. Check Robot area for expired medications and store them for credit or destruction.
Take ownership of problems by reporting and troubleshooting issues with vendors, hospital pharmacy staff, or other personnel to achieve desired outcomes.
Work to ensure medication reaches the patient in the required time frame, often serving as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing.
Follow department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies.
Follow phone etiquette to ensure effective communication.
Process credits upon return to pharmacy.
Utilize computer system to answer nursing questions about medication orders as appropriate.
Tube medications to correct units while adhering to departmental procedures. Retrieve credit medications from tube and process before the end of each shift.
Refill crash carts and open heart trays per departmental procedures for pharmacist to check.
Adhere to established procedures for receiving, pricing, and stocking wholesale orders.
Document required tasks per department procedures (i.e. temperature checks, cleaning tasks, etc.) as appropriate.
Handle and maintain security of controlled substances as specified by regulatory agencies and NGMC pharmacy department policies.
Process and label IV medications. Distributes IV medications to correct area within established time frame without error.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy personnel, and other hospital staff.
Obtain and process non-formulary medications per NGMC pharmacy department policies.
Check assigned areas for expired medications and conduct monthly inspections for accrediting body readiness.
Fill dispensing cabinet requests in an accurate and timely manner. Process automated dispensing cabinet fills for nursing areas utilizing robotic automation. Deliver cabinet fills in automation software. Prepare and sort automated dispensing cabinet manual picks to enable pharmacist to check efficiently. Deliver medications to automated dispensing cabinets in a timely manner. Utilize barcode scanning technology to eliminate inaccurate placement in cabinet. Ensure narcotic envelope contains the correct quantity before addition to cabinet inventory to prevent future discrepancies. Process medication returns from nursing units.
Assist Automation Coordinator with trouble shooting and customer service issues concerning automated dispensing cabinets.
Report automated dispensing cabinet issues to vendor, assist with trouble shooting and repair of automated dispensing cabinets when needed.
Refer clinical, patient-care related questions to a pharmacist.
Utilize knowledge of pharmacy policy and procedures to effectively answer questions.
Perform all other special projects and duties as assigned.
Volunteer and assist as needed during staffing emergencies and other occurrences that may create unusual staffing needs.
Report all variances to the pharmacist and document in risk management reporting software.
Contribute to the productive and effective operation of the department.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.
Train pharmacy personnel. Provide constructive feedback to appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.
Keep work space cleaned and organized.
Responsible for fully reading and complying with department email(s) (i.e.: communication) upon receipt of such communication. Review email at a minimum of once per shift.
Complies with NGMC and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Receive and respond to direction from members of leadership.
Monitor Med Carousel medication inventory for out-of-date medications by performing scheduled cycle counts. Work with pharmacy leadership as necessary to identify and resolve formulary issues.
Assist with Med Carousel order processing and picking during the course of the day.
Assist buyers with ordering and maintaining appropriate quantities of medications for Med Carousel.
Assist packager during the course of the day on high speed packaging device with duties such as but not limited to: Monitor paper outage and replacing as needed during the course of the day. Monitor for out-of-stock canisters and restarting the batch as necessary. Assist with rolling doses onto single dose cutting device and starting cutting device when needed. Assist with removing inventory from cutting device to free pegs
Retrieve routine medication from Pneumatic tube and deliver to the correct nurse server. Deliver refrigerated medications to the refrigerator. STAT & NOW medications are delivered to the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.
Resolve and document missing medications. Responsible for ordering missing medications from central pharmacy and deliver to the appropriate location. Verify the quantity sent is sufficient until delivery of next cartfill.
Facilitate transfer of medication for patients moving on or off the unit.
Verify that cartfill medications are placed in the correct nurse server or patient drawer.
Check refrigerator for discontinued IV medications or expired medications and facilitate their return to the pharmacy for reuse or destruction.
Retrieve credit medication and return to the pharmacy for return to stock.
Assist with automated dispensing cabinet restocking.
Perform duties to foster timely preparation of IV admixtures.
Serve as pharmacy representative to meet the customer service needs of the patient and nursing. Communicate to nursing professionally and courteously to expedite delivery of medications. Perform as a knowledge source for nursing on automated dispensing cabinet issues. Efficiently and promptly assist nursing with medication related issues.
Perform medication reconciliation tasks as assigned. Obtain list of home medications. Update patient's medications in computer on admission under direct supervision of a licenses healthcare professional.
MEDS (Prescription discharge program). Identify and interview patients for prescription discharge program. Communicate with employee/retail pharmacy, nursing and/or pharmacy co-workers to facilitate the exchange of prescription/ insurance information and delivery of prescriptions. Deliver prescriptions to the patient's bedside and collect the payment.
Working with the Automation Coordinator, processes, fills, and stocks medications to supply automated dispensing cabinets. Assists nursing with customer service issues related to automated dispensing cabinets. Performs audits to satisfy regulatory agencies requirements. Assist Automation Coordinator with installation and implementation of new dispensing cabinets.
Maintains adequate inventory of Robot medications by means of packaging devices. Also monitors Robot statistics to ensure Robot is running efficiently and makes adjustments accordingly.
Package medications within an established time frame following state law and department policy and procedures to ensure barcoded products are available for dispensing. Initiate and complete daily batch for high speed packaging device. Prepare and supplemental batches needed for high speed packaging device. Obtain, interpret, and package non high speed packaging device items to ensure the robot and off line inventory is appropriately stocked at all times. Follow all department policy/ procedures to ensure that all packaged doses are labeled appropriately with all required elements and checked by a pharmacist prior to adding to any active inventory.
Maintain robot, high speed packaging device, single dose cutter, bulk packager, and overwrap packager to ensure proper working order is maintained. Follow all manufacturer recommended cleaning procedures on all packages prior to any batches being packaged. Follow all manufacturer recommended maintenance procedures for robot and all packaging equipment and devices. Promptly report any malfunctions to the vendor help desk and the NGHS Automation Coordinator. Actively participate in problem resolution and follows up when malfunctions are discovered.
Maintain appropriate canister mix for high speed packaging device. Coordinate new canister needs or repairs with the NGHS Automation Coordinator. Assist in adding new or repaired canisters when necessary.
Maintain packaging area in a clean, well stocked manner to ensure all packaging supplies are ready when needed. Communicate medication and supply orders to pharmacy buyer daily and/or when needed, staying within budgetary confines. Order appropriate quantities of medications needed for shortages. Store all medications to be packaged in an orderly fashion to ensure medication safety is maintained at all times. Maintain cleanliness in all packaging areas. All areas dusted/ cleaned weekly or more frequently if needed. Package appropriate amounts of medications to ensure all inventory areas are adequately stocked at all times.
Utilize all quality assurance methods to assure medications are prepared, packaged, and stored under guidelines provided by regulatory agencies. Maintain all records of packaged items as required by regulatory agencies. Follow all department policies and procedures to ensure all packaged medications are checked appropriately prior to being added to any active inventory. Follow all department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies. Ensure no out-of-date medications are stocked in any of the inventory areas.
Contribute to the efficient operation of the department. Coordinate any priorities with staff concerning medication needs. Act as a contact with vendor maintenance personnel to ensure all devices are at continuous service. Analyze the robot, packaged meds in Med Carousel, and all packager reports and make at minimum bi-weekly robot adjustments for the number of rods per medication and at minimum quarterly robot rod additions and deletions to ensure devices run at maximum efficiency. Organize and process medication needs by priority to maintain optimal inventory efficiency.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Official account of Jobstore.
Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
10 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Under the direct supervision of a Staff Pharmacist, processes and fills physician orders. The employee is able to take care of patients in all age ranges. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres policy and procedures of regulatory agencies. With a valid intern license, may also perform duties of a pharmacy intern as allowed by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Serves as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing to foster medication reaching the patient in the required time frame. Also performs medication related duties on the nursing unit to meet the needs of nursing unit, the pharmacy and regulatory agencies.
Licensure or other certifications: Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required. CPhT within 6 months of hire.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Hospital experience of at least one (1) year. In lieu of hospital experience, pharmacy tech school or pharmacy retail experience may be considered.
Other:
Must be able to perform Entry Level pharmacy technician functions efficiently and proficiently
Basic math aptitude, ability to measure accurately, interpret instructions and carry them out
Good computer skills
Ability to organize workload and interpret priorities, attention to detail
Ability to follow good compounding practices and protocol and USP 797 procedures
Able to follow instructions from pharmacists, pharmacy leadership and management
Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy leadership, management and colleagues
Utilize Robot software to evaluate medication processing. Print Manual Pick lists with each batch of medications processed through the Robot. Stock robot with medications and supplies to maintain efficient work flow. Package medications according to guidelines for use in automated dispensing machines.
Maintain/Monitor Pacmed production during batch.
Perform quality assurance methods to ensure medications are prepared, packaged, and stored under guidelines provided by pharmacy department and regulatory agencies. Check Robot area for expired medications and store them for credit or destruction.
Take ownership of problems by reporting and troubleshooting issues with vendors, hospital pharmacy staff, or other personnel to achieve desired outcomes.
Work to ensure medication reaches the patient in the required time frame, often serving as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing.
Follow department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies.
Follow phone etiquette to ensure effective communication.
Process credits upon return to pharmacy.
Utilize computer system to answer nursing questions about medication orders as appropriate.
Tube medications to correct units while adhering to departmental procedures. Retrieve credit medications from tube and process before the end of each shift.
Refill crash carts and open heart trays per departmental procedures for pharmacist to check.
Adhere to established procedures for receiving, pricing, and stocking wholesale orders.
Document required tasks per department procedures (i.e. temperature checks, cleaning tasks, etc.) as appropriate.
Handle and maintain security of controlled substances as specified by regulatory agencies and NGMC pharmacy department policies.
Process and label IV medications. Distributes IV medications to correct area within established time frame without error.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy personnel, and other hospital staff.
Obtain and process non-formulary medications per NGMC pharmacy department policies.
Check assigned areas for expired medications and conduct monthly inspections for accrediting body readiness.
Fill dispensing cabinet requests in an accurate and timely manner. Process automated dispensing cabinet fills for nursing areas utilizing robotic automation. Deliver cabinet fills in automation software. Prepare and sort automated dispensing cabinet manual picks to enable pharmacist to check efficiently. Deliver medications to automated dispensing cabinets in a timely manner. Utilize barcode scanning technology to eliminate inaccurate placement in cabinet. Ensure narcotic envelope contains the correct quantity before addition to cabinet inventory to prevent future discrepancies. Process medication returns from nursing units.
Assist Automation Coordinator with trouble shooting and customer service issues concerning automated dispensing cabinets.
Report automated dispensing cabinet issues to vendor, assist with trouble shooting and repair of automated dispensing cabinets when needed.
Refer clinical, patient-care related questions to a pharmacist.
Utilize knowledge of pharmacy policy and procedures to effectively answer questions.
Perform all other special projects and duties as assigned.
Volunteer and assist as needed during staffing emergencies and other occurrences that may create unusual staffing needs.
Report all variances to the pharmacist and document in risk management reporting software.
Contribute to the productive and effective operation of the department.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.
Train pharmacy personnel. Provide constructive feedback to appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.
Keep work space cleaned and organized.
Responsible for fully reading and complying with department email(s) (i.e.: communication) upon receipt of such communication. Review email at a minimum of once per shift.
Complies with NGMC and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Receive and respond to direction from members of leadership.
Monitor Med Carousel medication inventory for out-of-date medications by performing scheduled cycle counts. Work with pharmacy leadership as necessary to identify and resolve formulary issues.
Assist with Med Carousel order processing and picking during the course of the day.
Assist buyers with ordering and maintaining appropriate quantities of medications for Med Carousel.
Assist packager during the course of the day on high speed packaging device with duties such as but not limited to: Monitor paper outage and replacing as needed during the course of the day. Monitor for out-of-stock canisters and restarting the batch as necessary. Assist with rolling doses onto single dose cutting device and starting cutting device when needed. Assist with removing inventory from cutting device to free pegs
Retrieve routine medication from Pneumatic tube and deliver to the correct nurse server. Deliver refrigerated medications to the refrigerator. STAT & NOW medications are delivered to the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.
Resolve and document missing medications. Responsible for ordering missing medications from central pharmacy and deliver to the appropriate location. Verify the quantity sent is sufficient until delivery of next cartfill.
Facilitate transfer of medication for patients moving on or off the unit.
Verify that cartfill medications are placed in the correct nurse server or patient drawer.
Check refrigerator for discontinued IV medications or expired medications and facilitate their return to the pharmacy for reuse or destruction.
Retrieve credit medication and return to the pharmacy for return to stock.
Assist with automated dispensing cabinet restocking.
Perform duties to foster timely preparation of IV admixtures.
Serve as pharmacy representative to meet the customer service needs of the patient and nursing. Communicate to nursing professionally and courteously to expedite delivery of medications. Perform as a knowledge source for nursing on automated dispensing cabinet issues. Efficiently and promptly assist nursing with medication related issues.
Perform medication reconciliation tasks as assigned. Obtain list of home medications. Update patient's medications in computer on admission under direct supervision of a licenses healthcare professional.
MEDS (Prescription discharge program). Identify and interview patients for prescription discharge program. Communicate with employee/retail pharmacy, nursing and/or pharmacy co-workers to facilitate the exchange of prescription/ insurance information and delivery of prescriptions. Deliver prescriptions to the patient's bedside and collect the payment.
Working with the Automation Coordinator, processes, fills, and stocks medications to supply automated dispensing cabinets. Assists nursing with customer service issues related to automated dispensing cabinets. Performs audits to satisfy regulatory agencies requirements. Assist Automation Coordinator with installation and implementation of new dispensing cabinets.
Maintains adequate inventory of Robot medications by means of packaging devices. Also monitors Robot statistics to ensure Robot is running efficiently and makes adjustments accordingly.
Package medications within an established time frame following state law and department policy and procedures to ensure barcoded products are available for dispensing. Initiate and complete daily batch for high speed packaging device. Prepare and supplemental batches needed for high speed packaging device. Obtain, interpret, and package non high speed packaging device items to ensure the robot and off line inventory is appropriately stocked at all times. Follow all department policy/ procedures to ensure that all packaged doses are labeled appropriately with all required elements and checked by a pharmacist prior to adding to any active inventory.
Maintain robot, high speed packaging device, single dose cutter, bulk packager, and overwrap packager to ensure proper working order is maintained. Follow all manufacturer recommended cleaning procedures on all packages prior to any batches being packaged. Follow all manufacturer recommended maintenance procedures for robot and all packaging equipment and devices. Promptly report any malfunctions to the vendor help desk and the NGHS Automation Coordinator. Actively participate in problem resolution and follows up when malfunctions are discovered.
Maintain appropriate canister mix for high speed packaging device. Coordinate new canister needs or repairs with the NGHS Automation Coordinator. Assist in adding new or repaired canisters when necessary.
Maintain packaging area in a clean, well stocked manner to ensure all packaging supplies are ready when needed. Communicate medication and supply orders to pharmacy buyer daily and/or when needed, staying within budgetary confines. Order appropriate quantities of medications needed for shortages. Store all medications to be packaged in an orderly fashion to ensure medication safety is maintained at all times. Maintain cleanliness in all packaging areas. All areas dusted/ cleaned weekly or more frequently if needed. Package appropriate amounts of medications to ensure all inventory areas are adequately stocked at all times.
Utilize all quality assurance methods to assure medications are prepared, packaged, and stored under guidelines provided by regulatory agencies. Maintain all records of packaged items as required by regulatory agencies. Follow all department policies and procedures to ensure all packaged medications are checked appropriately prior to being added to any active inventory. Follow all department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies. Ensure no out-of-date medications are stocked in any of the inventory areas.
Contribute to the efficient operation of the department. Coordinate any priorities with staff concerning medication needs. Act as a contact with vendor maintenance personnel to ensure all devices are at continuous service. Analyze the robot, packaged meds in Med Carousel, and all packager reports and make at minimum bi-weekly robot adjustments for the number of rods per medication and at minimum quarterly robot rod additions and deletions to ensure devices run at maximum efficiency. Organize and process medication needs by priority to maintain optimal inventory efficiency.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Work Shift/Schedule:
VariesOur RN Residency helps new graduates transition into their nursing practice by emphasizing orientation, education, and evidence-based practice. The program allows Residents to engage in didactic learning, state-of-the-art simulations, and training with a dedicated preceptor. Step into your career at NGHS.
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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. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. 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.
Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia
Educational Requirements: Associates Degree
Minimum Experience:
Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialty
Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Preferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experience
Other: Membership is professional organization
Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines
Actively works to make own and related teams 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 unit
Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization.
Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives.
Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care.
Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command.
Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Fingering
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Under the direction of a Radiologist and Supervisor, performs CT and X-ray procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply ionizing radiation for CT and X-ray diagnosis. Use of contrast agents and knowledge of proper technique for certain invasive procedures. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.
Licensure or other certifications: Current ARRT
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of accredited ARRT Program.
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years as experience.
Other:
Ability to perform quality CT and X-ray procedures ND venipuncture
Ability to work independently and effectively with others
Basic computer skills
Operate CT and X-ray equipment according to equipment specifications (i.e., operator’s console, work station, injector, reformatting, teleradiology). Adheres to infection control and safety practices. Follows good radiation safety practices; i.e. coning, shielding, film badge monitoring, according to state and federal guidelines. Produce quality images consistently within established protocols. Maintains processors, diagnosis processing problems and takes appropriate action. Maintains patient records according to department procedure. Knowledge of appropriate use of contrast media (venipuncture, injector, consent forms, type, quantity, complications). Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review previous films, check lab values when indicated, prep, screen for possible pregnancy, appropriate history, coordinate with Imaging nurse as appropriate). Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record. Compliance in accurately and completely utilizing RIS according to department standards (i.e., order, arrive, start, complete, cancel, record complications, IV infiltrate documentation, drug history, repeats, complaints and transfers), CPAC procedures when indicated. Meets productivity standards defined by the department. Maintains a clean and organized work space.
Attends department meetings; Participates in training of new staff and students.
Is committed to continued professional growth and development.
Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, clean cassette.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Under the direct supervision of a Staff Pharmacist, processes and fills physician orders. The employee is able to take care of patients in all age ranges. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres policy and procedures of regulatory agencies. With a valid intern license, may also perform duties of a pharmacy intern as allowed by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Serves as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing to foster medication reaching the patient in the required time frame. Also performs medication related duties on the nursing unit to meet the needs of nursing unit, the pharmacy and regulatory agencies.
Licensure or other certifications: Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required. CPhT within 6 months of hire.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Hospital experience of at least one (1) year. In lieu of hospital experience, pharmacy tech school or pharmacy retail experience may be considered.
Other:
Must be able to perform Entry Level pharmacy technician functions efficiently and proficiently
Basic math aptitude, ability to measure accurately, interpret instructions and carry them out
Good computer skills
Ability to organize workload and interpret priorities, attention to detail
Ability to follow good compounding practices and protocol and USP 797 procedures
Able to follow instructions from pharmacists, pharmacy leadership and management
Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy leadership, management and colleagues
Utilize Robot software to evaluate medication processing. Print Manual Pick lists with each batch of medications processed through the Robot. Stock robot with medications and supplies to maintain efficient work flow. Package medications according to guidelines for use in automated dispensing machines.
Maintain/Monitor Pacmed production during batch.
Perform quality assurance methods to ensure medications are prepared, packaged, and stored under guidelines provided by pharmacy department and regulatory agencies. Check Robot area for expired medications and store them for credit or destruction.
Take ownership of problems by reporting and troubleshooting issues with vendors, hospital pharmacy staff, or other personnel to achieve desired outcomes.
Work to ensure medication reaches the patient in the required time frame, often serving as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing.
Follow department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies.
Follow phone etiquette to ensure effective communication.
Process credits upon return to pharmacy.
Utilize computer system to answer nursing questions about medication orders as appropriate.
Tube medications to correct units while adhering to departmental procedures. Retrieve credit medications from tube and process before the end of each shift.
Refill crash carts and open heart trays per departmental procedures for pharmacist to check.
Adhere to established procedures for receiving, pricing, and stocking wholesale orders.
Document required tasks per department procedures (i.e. temperature checks, cleaning tasks, etc.) as appropriate.
Handle and maintain security of controlled substances as specified by regulatory agencies and NGMC pharmacy department policies.
Process and label IV medications. Distributes IV medications to correct area within established time frame without error.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy personnel, and other hospital staff.
Obtain and process non-formulary medications per NGMC pharmacy department policies.
Check assigned areas for expired medications and conduct monthly inspections for accrediting body readiness.
Fill dispensing cabinet requests in an accurate and timely manner. Process automated dispensing cabinet fills for nursing areas utilizing robotic automation. Deliver cabinet fills in automation software. Prepare and sort automated dispensing cabinet manual picks to enable pharmacist to check efficiently. Deliver medications to automated dispensing cabinets in a timely manner. Utilize barcode scanning technology to eliminate inaccurate placement in cabinet. Ensure narcotic envelope contains the correct quantity before addition to cabinet inventory to prevent future discrepancies. Process medication returns from nursing units.
Assist Automation Coordinator with trouble shooting and customer service issues concerning automated dispensing cabinets.
Report automated dispensing cabinet issues to vendor, assist with trouble shooting and repair of automated dispensing cabinets when needed.
Refer clinical, patient-care related questions to a pharmacist.
Utilize knowledge of pharmacy policy and procedures to effectively answer questions.
Perform all other special projects and duties as assigned.
Volunteer and assist as needed during staffing emergencies and other occurrences that may create unusual staffing needs.
Report all variances to the pharmacist and document in risk management reporting software.
Contribute to the productive and effective operation of the department.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.
Train pharmacy personnel. Provide constructive feedback to appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.
Keep work space cleaned and organized.
Responsible for fully reading and complying with department email(s) (i.e.: communication) upon receipt of such communication. Review email at a minimum of once per shift.
Complies with NGMC and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Receive and respond to direction from members of leadership.
Monitor Med Carousel medication inventory for out-of-date medications by performing scheduled cycle counts. Work with pharmacy leadership as necessary to identify and resolve formulary issues.
Assist with Med Carousel order processing and picking during the course of the day.
Assist buyers with ordering and maintaining appropriate quantities of medications for Med Carousel.
Assist packager during the course of the day on high speed packaging device with duties such as but not limited to: Monitor paper outage and replacing as needed during the course of the day. Monitor for out-of-stock canisters and restarting the batch as necessary. Assist with rolling doses onto single dose cutting device and starting cutting device when needed. Assist with removing inventory from cutting device to free pegs
Retrieve routine medication from Pneumatic tube and deliver to the correct nurse server. Deliver refrigerated medications to the refrigerator. STAT & NOW medications are delivered to the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.
Resolve and document missing medications. Responsible for ordering missing medications from central pharmacy and deliver to the appropriate location. Verify the quantity sent is sufficient until delivery of next cartfill.
Facilitate transfer of medication for patients moving on or off the unit.
Verify that cartfill medications are placed in the correct nurse server or patient drawer.
Check refrigerator for discontinued IV medications or expired medications and facilitate their return to the pharmacy for reuse or destruction.
Retrieve credit medication and return to the pharmacy for return to stock.
Assist with automated dispensing cabinet restocking.
Perform duties to foster timely preparation of IV admixtures.
Serve as pharmacy representative to meet the customer service needs of the patient and nursing. Communicate to nursing professionally and courteously to expedite delivery of medications. Perform as a knowledge source for nursing on automated dispensing cabinet issues. Efficiently and promptly assist nursing with medication related issues.
Perform medication reconciliation tasks as assigned. Obtain list of home medications. Update patient's medications in computer on admission under direct supervision of a licenses healthcare professional.
MEDS (Prescription discharge program). Identify and interview patients for prescription discharge program. Communicate with employee/retail pharmacy, nursing and/or pharmacy co-workers to facilitate the exchange of prescription/ insurance information and delivery of prescriptions. Deliver prescriptions to the patient's bedside and collect the payment.
Working with the Automation Coordinator, processes, fills, and stocks medications to supply automated dispensing cabinets. Assists nursing with customer service issues related to automated dispensing cabinets. Performs audits to satisfy regulatory agencies requirements. Assist Automation Coordinator with installation and implementation of new dispensing cabinets.
Maintains adequate inventory of Robot medications by means of packaging devices. Also monitors Robot statistics to ensure Robot is running efficiently and makes adjustments accordingly.
Package medications within an established time frame following state law and department policy and procedures to ensure barcoded products are available for dispensing. Initiate and complete daily batch for high speed packaging device. Prepare and supplemental batches needed for high speed packaging device. Obtain, interpret, and package non high speed packaging device items to ensure the robot and off line inventory is appropriately stocked at all times. Follow all department policy/ procedures to ensure that all packaged doses are labeled appropriately with all required elements and checked by a pharmacist prior to adding to any active inventory.
Maintain robot, high speed packaging device, single dose cutter, bulk packager, and overwrap packager to ensure proper working order is maintained. Follow all manufacturer recommended cleaning procedures on all packages prior to any batches being packaged. Follow all manufacturer recommended maintenance procedures for robot and all packaging equipment and devices. Promptly report any malfunctions to the vendor help desk and the NGHS Automation Coordinator. Actively participate in problem resolution and follows up when malfunctions are discovered.
Maintain appropriate canister mix for high speed packaging device. Coordinate new canister needs or repairs with the NGHS Automation Coordinator. Assist in adding new or repaired canisters when necessary.
Maintain packaging area in a clean, well stocked manner to ensure all packaging supplies are ready when needed. Communicate medication and supply orders to pharmacy buyer daily and/or when needed, staying within budgetary confines. Order appropriate quantities of medications needed for shortages. Store all medications to be packaged in an orderly fashion to ensure medication safety is maintained at all times. Maintain cleanliness in all packaging areas. All areas dusted/ cleaned weekly or more frequently if needed. Package appropriate amounts of medications to ensure all inventory areas are adequately stocked at all times.
Utilize all quality assurance methods to assure medications are prepared, packaged, and stored under guidelines provided by regulatory agencies. Maintain all records of packaged items as required by regulatory agencies. Follow all department policies and procedures to ensure all packaged medications are checked appropriately prior to being added to any active inventory. Follow all department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies. Ensure no out-of-date medications are stocked in any of the inventory areas.
Contribute to the efficient operation of the department. Coordinate any priorities with staff concerning medication needs. Act as a contact with vendor maintenance personnel to ensure all devices are at continuous service. Analyze the robot, packaged meds in Med Carousel, and all packager reports and make at minimum bi-weekly robot adjustments for the number of rods per medication and at minimum quarterly robot rod additions and deletions to ensure devices run at maximum efficiency. Organize and process medication needs by priority to maintain optimal inventory efficiency.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Fingering
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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