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Required Shift Availability: The center is open Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm and Saturday 7am - 3pm. Center Managers are expected to work the hours required to run the center in an efficient manner.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties
Manage all aspects of the center, including, but not limited to, employees, donor retention, production goals, compliance activities, and financial targets
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company-specific rules, regulations, and practices related to the quality and safety of products, donors, and employees
Emphasize the importance of safety training and working safely; routinely monitors employees, and ensures work practices are performed safely
Recruit donors by promoting the center's operations within the community; plans and implements special incentive programs to recruit and retain donors
Maintain a clean and efficient work environment; ensure sufficient operating supplies are available as needed. May conduct routine internal procedures and documentation audits
Monitor all marketing and advertising to ensure effectively executing programs for desired results
Ensure collected products and samples are stored and maintained under established regulations and standard operating procedures
Maintain confidentiality of all employee, donor, and center information
Work collaboratively with employees, peers, and management to achieve business goals. Communicates continuously and resolves conflicts proactively
Provide timely feedback on performance and initiates disciplinary action when necessary
Conduct and facilitate performance evaluations for center staff
Direct and monitor the performance of outside vendors
Ensure equipment is maintained, validated, and available to achieve maximum donor flow
Ensure plasma shipments are ready for pick up at the scheduled time and date
Ensure responsible staff members are on call for freezer response 24 hours per day, seven days per week
Develop a mechanism for feedback from donors regarding customer service
Ensure center internal audits are executed on a routine basis and that corrective actions are completed in the allotted timeframe
Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures
Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
Maintain an open line of communication with Management
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with donors, fellow employees, and vendors
Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner
Regular attendance and arriving on time to all scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent Required
Bachelors in Business, Healthcare Administration or Related Area preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years in a regulated industry and (1) year managerial experience.
Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have above average problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Proficiency with computers
Must have explicit attention to detail
Must have excellent analytical skills, organization skills, and follow-up
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure and technical manuals
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Physical Requirements
Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee
Manual dexterity to perform all phases of donor plasmapheresis
Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time for up to four (4) hours at a time
Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifty (50) pounds
Work Environment
Typical work environment with moderate noise level
May be exposed to freezing temperatures for short periods of time
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Disclaimer
This job description is construed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
$41k-63k yearly est. 7d ago
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Respiratory Care Intern-PRN Days
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Austell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Service * Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Quality and Safety * Provides current clinical skill competency each semester * Perform limited respiratory care procedures * Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Safe Environment * Maintain clean work environment * Clean, process, and deliver equipment * Stock equipment areas as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Respiratory Care-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board Required Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.
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$25k-33k yearly est. 5d ago
Nurse (RN) Educator - Acute Care/Med Surg
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Austell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Wellstar Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Professional Development Educator (RN) - Acute Care/Med Surg
SOB eligible/relocation assistance available
This position is Full-Time/Day shift.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Nurse Professional Development Educator (NPD) works collaboratively to assess, identify, plan, implement, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate educational activities through a systems model. This includes the tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve healthcare practice of learners based on the Association of Nurse Professional Development (ANPD) Practice Model. Using expertise in education and professional development practices, the Clinical NPD collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty and researchers to implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth, promotes synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and advances the NPD practice based on Wellstar's Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Practice. Roles include learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nurse Professional Development specialty and partner for practice transitions.
The Clinical Nursing Professional Development Educator supports the Clinical Nursing Professional Development Educator Specialist, clinical manager, and interprofessional team to implement, document, and modify evidence-based, quality, and educational programs and activities that promote professional competency and role performance for nursing and non-licensed staff. The NPD Practitioner also supports patient care by being a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment in a functional role.
It is expected that all NPD Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice
- Assessment Practice Gaps: Conducts learning needs of the target audience
- Validates identified needs with learner, content experts and nurse leaders when appropriate
- Prioritizes anticipated needs in alignment with system strategic goals
- Uses data to identify future trends and issues
- Identification of Learning Needs: Assesses and identifies practice gaps related to the educational needs of the learner and other pertinent situations
- Determines needs from current issues and trends (falls, infections, new equipment, regulatory changes, etc.)
- Prioritizes data collection based on the immediate or anticipated needs and documents evidence of professional practice gaps in a retrievable manner that facilitates educational planning.
- Outcomes: Identified outcomes for learning activities and programs
- Involves learners/stake holder in formulation of desired outcomes
- Uses outcomes to demonstrate learning activities and programs are meeting their intended purpose and quality. Revise based on changes in trends, evidence, or stakeholder expectations.
- Planning: Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
- Educational objectives developed to meet needs of learner
- Reflects adult learning and instructional design principles in planning and resource available
- Incorporates diverse learners in planning education to meet gender, race, culture, generational differences within target audience
- Collaborates with other disciplines enhance comprehensiveness of the plan; and documents planning process.
- Implementation: Implements the educational plan
- Coordination: Coordinates the education
- Facilitation of positive learning
- Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes
- Selects valid and reliable relevant methods and instruments to measure processes and outcomes; involves learner and stakeholder and implements evaluation plan to measure processes and outcomes relevant to program; evaluates data to guide future decision making for changes and improvement; disseminates results of the evaluation of learning activities and educational program; revise based on evaluation data. Teamwork and Shared Leadership
-Collaborates with support departments including but not limited organizational learning, safety and quality, IT, BI, and other departments/roles to provide contributions and advancements in decisions regarding education.
-Serves as clinical resource to nursing staff, leadership, and medical staff for interdisciplinary practice.
-Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
-Consults with preceptors/orientees to facilitate completion of orientation.
-Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes
-Engage colleagues in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and groups of learners
-Facilitates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, to promote safe, quality patient care including participating in such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intradisciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development
- Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.
- Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
- Participates in educational activities related to knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty area, practice setting, nursing education role and learner diversity.
- Applies current standards, guidelines, policies, and regulations into education that is offered.
- Seeks experiences to develop, maintain and improve competence in nursing professional development.
- Seeks professional certification in NPD. Creative Innovations
-Promotes evidence-based practice, research and performance improvement in nursing.
-Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
-Participates in QI initiatives; disseminates research findings through educational programs/courses; and applies principles of implementation science to maintain and sustain practice changes.
-Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
-Integrates ethics in all areas of practice.
-Develops innovative solutions and strategies to secure appropriate resources and technology for professional development initiatives.
-Introduces and supports new ideas and embraces meaningful change; specialist: continuously scans the environment for trends and issues that require change and fosters acceptance, adoption, and action toward change Clinical Resources and Support
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
- Practices using current clinical practice standards
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Some specialties may require ACLS, NRP or PALS per unit requirement.
If required, must receive ACLS, NPR or PALS within 6 months of employment in position within 180 Days.
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years of nursing practice experience
Experience with direct patient care
This role may be required to support more than one facility or specialty
Acute Care/Med Su experience preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write, and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support learning and holds advanced computer skills;
demonstrates emotional intelligence;
strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;
ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; possess excellent time management skills;
possess a strong understanding of adult learning theories and can utilize multi-methods to implement training/development.
Uses tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve the healthcare practice of learners.
Critical thinking skills and education innovation are maturing.
Maintains educational or clinical competencies appropriate for role.
Promotes concept of lifelong learning.
Uses appropriate measurement tools and methods in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Involves learners in assessment of needs and identification of outcomes.
Ensures educational programs are congruous with organizational mission and goals.
Produces desired outcomes relevant to organization.
Selects appropriate teaching strategies to facilitate behavioral change.
Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of educational endeavors.
Promotes career development and role transition.
Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate onboarding, orientation, and competency programs for nursing and other healthcare personnel.
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$72k-109k yearly est. 3d ago
20407 - Trauma Program, Manager (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Program Administration * In collaboration with the trauma Medical Director, is responsible for all aspects of preparation of trauma program for (re)verification by the American College of Surgeons and/or (re)designation by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health: Office of EMS and Trauma * Manages the Trauma Service Staff including : Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Nurse Coordinator, Trauma Registrar/Data Abstractor(s), Performance Improvement Coordinator * Works cooperatively with the Hospital Administration and the WMG to ensure a smooth functioning and financially viable service * Plans and facilitates Trauma Committee meetings and activities * In collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Committee, sets goals for improving quality metrics * Responsible for creation, development and monitoring of budget * Coordinates the development and deployment of trauma specific protocols and guidelines and monitors adherence and effectiveness of the protocols. * Responsible for the creation of policies, procedures and guidelines for care of the injured patient * Promotes and contributes to the positive working environment within Trauma Services * Completes requisite reports to the State Office of EMS and Trauma and The Georgia Trauma Commission per contractual obligation. * Serves as liaison to Regional, State and National trauma organizations to improve access to and delivery of trauma care * Serves as liaison to all clinical and ancillary departments within the hospital to ensure world class trauma care delivery * Serves as subject matter expert and liaison with the WellStar Health System regarding trauma care delivery * Interfaces with Quality Department regarding quality initiatives and Joint Commission requirements Clinical Activities: * Attends Trauma Activations to serve as a resource person to enhance trauma team performance * Works collaboratively with the Trauma Team to assure coverage for time sensitive responsibilities/duties * Serves as a resource to patients and families as needed to ensure optimal trauma care provision to our patients * Attends Multidisciplinary Rounds with Trauma Team * Rounds on trauma units to ensure resources are available to provide world class trauma care Trauma Registry: * Manages Trauma Registrar/Data Abstractor(s) * Oversees the timely completion, accuracy, and reporting of the Trauma Registry * Works on behalf of WellStar Kennestone Hospital with state organizations toward the development of a Sate Trauma Registry * Maintains the highest level of trauma registry validity to assure accurate program profiling, TQIP, State and internal reports using the established data validation process for the Trauma Registry Performance Improvement: * Manages Trauma Nurse Coordinator(s) and Perfromance Improvement Coordinator(s) * Coordinates and leads Trauma Committee meetings and prepares monthly statistical reports for committee * Evaluates quality assurance filters as defined by the American College of Surgeons, State designated standards and internal filters, for process and care improvement opportunities * Ensures improved pre-hospital care of injured patients through coordination of efforts with local EMS, EMS Coordinator and state Trauma Centers * Monitors TQIP reports for opportunities for improving trauma care within the Trauma Center, Region and State * Works in conjunction with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator to review, monitor and identify PI opportunities at the system and provider levels. Escalates cases as appropriate for peer review. Professional / Public Education/Outreach and Research: * Manages the Trauma Outreach Coordinator(s) * Supports the Trauma Outreach Coordinators efforts related to professional and community education and injury prevention programs * Participates in the Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum Coarse (TNCC) program sponsored by the hospital/System * Participates in the Advanced Trauma Life Support program sponsored by the hospital/System * Participates in the Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses program sponsored by the hospital/System * Participates in other professional education courses in trauma and critical care that may be conducted or sponsored by the hospital/System * Participates in regional trauma education and outreach efforts * (Level I and II) Participates in Trauma Program Research projects and works with nursing staff to oversee and develop nursing based trauma research project if indicated. Required Minimum Education:
*** Format Error Bachelors Nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support-Preferred or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor-Preferred
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course-Preferred
ATCN - Adv Trauma Care for Nurses Cer-Preferred
TCRN - Trauma Cert RN-Preferred
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years clinical nursing in emergency, critical care Required and trauma care Required and Minimum 3 years progressive management Required or supervisory experience Required and Previous experience in verified Level I Required or Level II ACS verified Trauma Center Required or state designated trauma program preferred Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
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$71k-132k yearly est. 4d ago
Certified Surg Tech - All Facilities
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Roswell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Various (United States of America) All Wellstar Locations
Sign-On Bonus Offered
Relocation Assistance Available
Various Shifts
Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team.
DEFINITION:
Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case
* Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
* Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
* Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards
* Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
* Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
* Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
* Assists in draping sterile field.
* Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases
* Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
* Prepares sterile dressings.
* Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.
* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument
* Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees
* Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases
* Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
* Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises
* Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases
* Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
* Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon
Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse
* Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
* Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.
* Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
* Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
* Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
* Assists in transporting patients.
* Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
* Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team
* Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments
Practice Development
* Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs
* Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires
* Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity
* Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
* Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment
* Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons
* Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period
Other duties as assigned
* Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent
* Cares for surgical equipment and accessories
* Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area
* Maintains stock/medical supplies
* Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned
* Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CST - Cert Surgical Tech or LPN - Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care
Ability to delegate to other team members as required
Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
Strong detail orientation required
Knowledge of surgical procedures required
Basic computer skills are required
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing
Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment
Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations
Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel
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$27k-44k yearly est. 1d ago
Orthopedic APP
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Wellstar Health Systems - New Hospital in Columbia County, GA
About Wellstar Health Systems:
Wellstar Health Systems is a nationally recognized healthcare leader dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care across Georgia. We are proud to announce the opening of our brand-new hospital in Columbia County, offering advanced orthopedic services to meet the needs of our growing community.
Position Overview:
Wellstar Health Systems is seeking a motivated and experienced Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our orthopedic team at our new Columbia County hospital. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a newly established, cutting-edge orthopedic program.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive orthopedic care under the supervision of orthopedic surgeons, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
Perform procedures as appropriate within scope of practice.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, physical therapists, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families about orthopedic conditions and treatment plans.
Participate in clinical documentation, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
Current PA or NP licensure in the state of Georgia (or eligible).
Certification by NCCPA (for PAs) or ANCC/AANP (for NPs).
Experience or interest in orthopedic care preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Why Work at Wellstar?
Join a brand-new hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Work alongside a team of dedicated orthopedic surgeons and healthcare professionals.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Enjoy living and working in the vibrant Columbia County community, with great schools, parks, and access to Augusta and Atlanta.
Location:
Columbia County, Georgia - a thriving and family-friendly area with a strong sense of community and growing healthcare needs.
Apply Now:
If you are a passionate Orthopedic APP looking to grow your career in an innovative environment, please send your CV and cover letter to **************************
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$40k-85k yearly est. 3d ago
Clinical Outcomes Manager (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Clinical Outcomes Manager (COM) is an advanced degree nurse with expert knowledge and clinical skills, instrumental in driving safe, high-quality care. Partnering with nursing executives, department, and physician leaders, the COM champions unit- and system-level improvements. This self-directed leader effectively leverages quality metrics to ensure efficient, evidence-based care, fostering positive change across the organization and patient populations. The COM also integrates evidence-based practices into daily nursing routines, empowering staff to deliver optimal care through continuous learning, data utilization, and collaborative advocacy, ultimately ensuring measurable improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 1. Quality Improvement: Leads continuous quality improvement for registered nurses, identifying improvement areas, planning and implementing changes, and evaluating outcomes. Analyzes and reports quality data to healthcare teams and leadership, providing actionable insights to close quality gaps and enhance patient care. Monitors performance metrics, communicating results and constructively challenging established processes to drive performance improvement. Applies quality improvement methodologies to evaluate failures and patient safety practices, utilizing national benchmarks to pinpoint improvement opportunities. Champions and leads unit- and organization-level quality improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable improvements in outcomes. Ensures compliance with quality standards, developing performance improvement programs and assisting with accreditation readiness through active participation in committees and workgroups. 2. Patient Care Expertise: Applies expert knowledge to patient cases. Evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards. Plans and coordinates care to improve patient satisfaction, improve staff engagement and satisfaction, improve patient outcomes, and be proactive in avoidance of hospital acquired conditions such as CLABSI, CAUTI, HAPI, VAP, and injury from falls or other events. Performs review of patient care as defined by performance measures and standards of practice. Assists registered nurses in applying expert concepts and managing challenging patient situations. Provides consultation to registered nurses and other clinical staff on care delivery options to achieve quality care. Assumes a leadership role in interdisciplinary care planning. 3. Staff Professional Development: Drives staff professional growth by collaborating with nursing leadership on quality-specific training and actively assessing competence and education needs. Guides the nursing care team through mentorship and coaching in continuous quality improvement principles and QI tool application. 4. Personal and Professional Growth: Applies strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Develops and maintains robust interdisciplinary relationships across the healthcare system. Stays current with accreditation, regulatory requirements, standards, research literature, and industry best practices. Actively pursues professional development through self-managed training, professional organizations, and specialty certification. 5. Research and Innovation: Translates research findings and evidence into clinical practice, identifying system facilitators and barriers to adoption. Integrates evidence-based practice and quality improvement principles into all patient care. Fosters a culture of clinical inquiry and continuously identifies clinical innovations, including cutting-edge equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Contributes to the development and revision of nursing policies, practices, and the evaluation of new products. Leads or participates in relevant research projects, disseminating knowledge internally and externally through presentations, publications, and professional forums. 6. Leadership: Directs, collaborates, and coordinates quality patient care, driving improved outcomes. Engages in collaborative leadership to advance quality improvement initiatives, optimize resources, and ensure patient-centered, evidence-based care. Fosters professional growth by encouraging and mentoring staff in pursuing certification and participating in departmental and organizational activities. Cultivates an environment where professional growth, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration thrive. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Masters Nursing or Masters Business Administration/Management
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): For candidates who are Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) such as: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, or Nurse Midwife, board certification is required Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in nursing. Required and Minimum 5 years experience in nursing position with a focus on improving patient outcomes, quality, or process/performance improvement Preferred and Required Minimum Skills: Strong clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent presentation skills, influencing and relationship building skills. Previous leadership experience in a similar setting preferred
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$32k-49k yearly est. 5d ago
Registered Nurse (RN)- Acute Care - Neuro Telemetry-FT-Days
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Austell, GA job
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years RN experience Required direct patient care experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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$35k-74k yearly est. 5d ago
Respiratory Intern
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Marietta, GA job
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Various (United States of America) Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Service * Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Quality and Safety * Provides current clinical skill competency each semester * Perform limited respiratory care procedures * Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Safe Environment * Maintain clean work environment * Clean, process, and deliver equipment * Stock equipment areas as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board Required Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.
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Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Works with students during their clinical rotation.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable.
* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
* Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.
* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
* Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.
* Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
* Preps the patient for the procedure.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.
* Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
Equipment
* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
* Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
* Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication
* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
* Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
* Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.
* Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
* Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
* ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
* Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
* Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system.
* Takes call when necessary.
* Any other duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Accredited Program Radiologic Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Radiography
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Employee must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure..
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$40k-52k yearly est. 3d ago
Inpatient Pharmacy, Manager (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacy Manager shall identify, develop, implement and monitor clinical pharmacy programs for his/her respective WellStar Hospital. They will supervise the pharmacy clinical pharmacists, PGY-1 residents, and clinical dietitians in matters pertaining to clinical pharmacy practice. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will assist to coordinate the clinical pharmacy activities/reports/programs for the WHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; develop clinical strategies to improve therapy outcomes while reducing costs; develop and implement educational/instructional programs to train pharmacy personnel in contemporary clinical pharmacy practice; and provide training and educational opportunities to enhance the clinical knowledge of pharmacy personnel. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will comply with the policies and procedures established by the WHS, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the rules and standards established by the regulatory agencies (e.g., TJC, Medicare, etc) involved in provision of health care. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Clinical Pharmacy Management * Coordinate and supervise the clinical pharmacy program for his/her respective WellStar Hospital. * Responsible for the day to day clinical pharmacy operations. * Develop and implement new clinical pharmacy programs to enhance patient care. * Develop and implement a program to train/educate pharmacists in clinical pharmacy practice including, but not limited to, nutritional support, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetic dosing (aminoglycosides, vancomycin, renal dosing of medications primarily eliminated via the kidneys, etc.). * Supplement clinical functions during clinical pharmacist vacations, vacancies, increased patient load, etc. * Counsels or take disciplinary action as necessary when clinical pharmacy personnel violate established policies, procedures, rule, regulation or accepted standards. * Interview, hire and train clinical pharmacists and clinical dietitians as required within the Pharmacy Department. * Interface directly or through designated clinical pharmacist representatives with the Medical Staff on selected topics involving the WellStar Health System Pharmacy Department, e.g., Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, etc. * Provide or delegate responsibility for inservice education for pharmacy personnel, nursing and ancillary services as needed. * Assist or assign personnel to determining/reviewing adverse drug events (ADEs), including adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and Medication Errors. * Assist in preparing recommended therapeutic interchanges for use in the WellStar Health System during medication shortages. * Coordinate the clinical portion of the WellStar Health System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including: developing and editing drug monographs, MUE data collection and summaries, clinical pharmacy guidelines/protocols, proposed therapeutic interchanges, documents involving clinical pharmacy practice for the WellStar Health System Assists DOP * Assist in developing clinical rules for the computer system purchased/adopted by the Pharmacy Department (may include clinical rules for CPOE software) * Review/assess software for use in the clinical pharmacy program for the WellStar Health System * Attend meetings with pharmaceutical representatives to discuss appropriate product use. * Ensure that the pharmacy is in clinical compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. * Adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. * Assist the DOP in writing and implementing department and system policies and procedures pertaining to clinical pharmacy practice. * Develop and administer a pharmacotherapeutic strategic plan to reduce costs and provide quality care. * Monitor expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses. * Assist the DOP in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets. * Educate facility clinical staff on appropriate utilization of medications. * Assume responsibility and work independently on special projects as assigned by the DOP or WellStar Senior Management. Communicate issues and concerns, both internal and external, to the DOP Clinical Pharmacy Services * Assume other responsibilities as required to maintain high quality clinical pharmacy services. * Establishes work schedules to provide sufficient clinical personnel to meet the needs of the facility (as approved by WellStars senior management and board through the budgetary process). * Perform annual evaluations/appraisals for clinical pharmacists, PGY-1 residents and clinical dietitians. * Conduct and document regularly scheduled clinical staff meetings. * Represent the Pharmacy Department on WellStar Health System Committees, e.g., Medication Use, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Represent the Pharmacy Department on his/her respective WellStar Hospital Committees, Medication Performance Improvement, Infection Prevention Performance Improvement, Service Line Cabinets Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RPH - Reg Pharmacist
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Oriented and knowledgeable in the specialized functions of a hospital pharmacy Required and Worked a minimum of three (3) years in a hospital pharmacy Required and Worked in a supervisory capacity in a hospital pharmacy for a minimum of one (1) year or in a clinical or community setting for a period of two (2) years. Required and Knowledgeable of hospital financial systems (general ledger, P&L statements, budgetary process, billing programs, etc) preferable. Preferred and Knowledgeable in the use of automated dispensing system preferable Required and Knowledgeable of computerized hospital pharmacy systems preferable Required Required Minimum Skills: Demonstrated leadership qualities. Ability to supervise both professional and non-professional employees. Demonstrated ability to work with other Hospital Departments and Department Managers. Ability to converse and work with Medical Staff. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Strong customer service attitude. Ability to think/act independently as required by situation
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$68k-127k yearly est. 2d ago
Infection Preventionist II (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary:
The Infection Preventionist II (IP II) is a professional who functions under the Infection Prevention Manager, or Director/ED/AVP of Safety and Quality, with a matrix relationship to the Executive Director of Infection Prevention at the system level. The Infection Preventionist II is responsible for monitoring and responding to Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI's) and communicable infections by infection detection, data collection and analysis; monitoring; and evaluation of preventive interventions. Additional responsibilities include providing input on relevant policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, ensuring adequacy of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization practices, educating, and coaching staff, and assuring regulatory compliance in all aspects of infection surveillance, prevention, and control. The Infection Preventionist II monitors and responds to HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection) infections in high-risk patient populations, serves as the primary contact for regulatory agencies in matters related to infection prevention and control, helps analyze relevant data trends and clinical practice workflows, and leads organization-wide efforts to minimize harm from infections and to meet current and anticipated future regulatory and accreditation standards related to infection prevention and control.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Reporting and Communicating 20%
Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Maintains accurate surveillance records and enters data into repositories.
Reports infection prevention and control activities to facility Infection prevention Performance Improvement Committee, WellStar System Infection Prevention, and applicable departments, committees and managers
Maintain a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information through peer networking, internet access, published literature and professional meetings.
Reports diseases to local and state public health authorities as required by law.
Submits internal and external data according to established deadlines.
Analyzes information to develop knowledge for appropriate dissemination.
Education 20%
Develops and delivers staff education programs.
Provides patient and family education of infection prevention practices as requested by clinical caregivers.
Provides Infection Prevention orientation for hospital team members.
Maintains current knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to infection prevention
Apply knowledge of adult learning principles.
1:1 Education based on identified performance observations
Participate in continuing educational activities at the department, state, and national levels to promote personal growth and maintain a current knowledge base commensurate with latest research and scholarly knowledge.
Leadership 20%
Collaborates with Manager to review and implement system policies and procedures.
Utilizes resources to respond to the questions and needs of the organization.
Serves as a mentor to new IPs.
Maintains regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Collaborates with Employee Health regarding healthcare worker exposure and illness prevention.
Assists Manager in annual risk assessment, goal development and surveillance plan evaluation.
Experience in leading performance improvement initiatives
Contributes to the evaluation of new products.
Collaborates with Managers to enhance relationships with staff.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Other Required
and
Masters Other Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CIC - Cert in Infection Control
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years experience in infection prevention and control Required
and
Minimum 4 years experience in infection prevention and control Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication.
Excellent teamwork and relationship building.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis;
Knowledge of Infection Prevention guidelines, OSHA, regulatory requirements, and CDC guidelines is essential;
Delegation skills required;
Ability to multi-task essential;
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential;
Strong detail orientation required;
computer skills required;
Personal time management skills are required
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$69k-116k yearly est. 2d ago
Infusion, Nurse (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the front-line representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the patient and family, the provider(s), and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in performance improvement initiatives; maintain professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions. Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing. Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates optimum daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance with hospital policy. Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards. Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes. Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance. Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications. Completes all required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Professional Leadership: Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and demonstrate integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health. Other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills:
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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Registered Nurse Manager-Oncology-Marietta
Shift: FT Day
The nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific unit(s) or service through the effective use of knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The nurse manager is the standard bearer on his/her unit and holds all participants on his/her unit accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication; observation; and the management and measurement of specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes. Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human and material resources deployment and associated outcomes or goals.
The Nurse Manager serves as a chief retention and safety officer and ensures that safety and quality standards are upheld or met by effective use of data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility. The Nurse Manager creates and ensures a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed its mission and goals. He/she models the way to foster communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on the Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Resources and Support :
* Engages staff in decision making via shared governance processes and partners with others to promote relationship-based care delivery systems that support patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management for a specific business/clinical unit(s). Possesses and uses good negotiation and mediation skills.
* Serves as the unit/programs chief retention and safety officer to manage talent and protect/carefully deploy human and material resources through effective use knowledge.
* Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care; integrates marketing and communication strategies to advance ones service line and organization as a whole
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
* Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues which includes the ability to set standards and hold leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a healthy work place by reducing or resolving unnecessary conflict (when necessary, partnering with Human Resources), and promotes achievement of positive team dynamics
* Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with staff, departments and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and others performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills
* Creates opportunities for self and leaders/staff to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery
* Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership, possesses hiring skills and supports effective orientation and onboarding of new staff, advances the field through transformational executive leadership and scholarly activity
* Successfully employs change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Possesses skill and exercises necessary respect while managing a varied generational and diverse leadership team and workforce
Professional Development
* Possess necessary Knowledge about health care financing and uses this knowledge and skill to ensure the effective management of human and material resources; designing and implementing systems to manage and measure outcomes to achieve expected business and clinical goals and objectives for self, staff and unit performance develops operational budget and manages it to target level performance or better
* Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and task forces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Effectively identifies areas of risk and proactively works to ensure compliance and safety standards. This includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards
* Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing required, Masters Degree in Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Required and
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in nursing management Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building; a knowledge of the health care environment; leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful; model the way for professional practice; professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff; and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources.
Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing; strategy and operations for running a business unit(s); and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions.
Supports shared governance or shared decision making; manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.
Knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements assuring that these are upheld while advancing industry standards through the achievement of goals by effective management and measurement of outcomes.
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$64k-86k yearly est. 3d ago
RN Clinical Nurse WMCG - 5W Acute Care - Medicine - FT - Night
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Augusta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Night (United States of America) Job Summary:
Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and
evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the front-line
representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the patient and family, the provider(s),
and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in performance improvement initiatives; maintain
professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support Shared
Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions. Assists with
the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with
and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates optimum
daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and
procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care
delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance
with hospital policy.
Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and
concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational
resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient information to
family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care
to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and
provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the
appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes
to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff
satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications. Completes all
required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in
professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks
opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Professional Leadership: Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and
preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality,
safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and
demonstrate integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback
process. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
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$32k-67k yearly est. 3d ago
Certified Surgical Tech- Operating Room(OR) - Fulltime Day
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Fulltime Certified Surgical Tech
Inpatient OR experience strongly preferred
Certified Surg Tech required- Ortho a plus
must be willing to take call as needed and live within 45 minutes max( prefer 30 minutes or less) for patient safety needs in the OR.
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
DEFINITION:
Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care
- Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse
- Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
- Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse
- Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
- Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.
- Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
- Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
- Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
- Assists in transporting patients.
- Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team
- Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments He/she has the knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case
- Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
- Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
- Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards
- Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
- Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
- Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
- Assists in draping sterile field.
- Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
- Prepares sterile dressings.
- Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.
- Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument
- Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees
- Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases
- Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
- Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises
- Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases
- Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
- Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon Practice Development
- Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs
- Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires
- Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity
- Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
- Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment
- Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons
- Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period Other duties as assigned
- Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent
- Cares for surgical equipment and accessories
- Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area
- Maintains stock/medical supplies
- Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned
- Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary
Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma Required or
GED Required or
Graduate of an accredited (for example: CAAHEP and ABHES) program in surgical technology Required or
licensed practical nurse Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Cert Surgical Tech or Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred or Tech in Surgery - Certified
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care
Ability to delegate to other team members as required
Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
Strong detail orientation required
Knowledge of surgical procedures required
Basic computer skills are required
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing
Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment
Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations
Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel
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$27k-44k yearly est. 4d ago
Quality Systems Manager - Albany
Biomat USA, Inc. 4.2
Albany, GA job
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**Quality Systems Manager (QSM)**
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** :
+ Evaluates processes, develops action plans, and coordinates the strategic implementation of quality system processes and corrective actions at the plasma donor center.
+ Maintains oversight of the center's quality management system and ensures continuous quality improvement, by addressing deficiencies in a timely manner and communicating concerns to the appropriate parties.
+ Directs and monitors processes and ensures center compliance with all applicable state, federal, and company-designated regulations. Implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality control and overall regulatory compliance.
+ Maintains oversight of center training program by ensuring compliance to program requirements promoting staff competency in their assigned job duties. Maintains and audits training records and files.
+ Collaborates with Center Manager to ensure the donor center operates in a manner which assures product quality, donor suitability and donor safety are maintained.
+ Responsible for the personnel functions of the Quality Systems Associate; including direction, assignment of work, hiring, development and training, disciplinary actions, termination, maintenance of personnel records, work schedule and delegation/follow-up of tasks.
+ Responsible for oversight of all aspects of internal and external audits including audit preparation, execution, response, implementation of corrective/preventative actions, assessment of corrective actions, and follow-up as required.
+ Continuously assesses, promotes, and improves the effectiveness of quality and training systems in the donor center through recognition of trends, investigation of failures in the execution of procedures, and direct observations.
+ Documents, investigates, and performs root-cause analysis for deviations and customer complaints, specifically in how they relate to the safety of the donor and the quality of the product.
+ Investigates identified trends and performs follow-up on corrective and preventative actions, system implementations, and process improvement plans to measure/determine effectiveness.
+ Oversees product and biohazard waste shipments: Ensures shipments meet regulatory specifications and product release requirements; ensures accurate labeling and documentation and authorizes final shipment.
+ Performs a review of the documentation of unsuitable test results and unit lookback information.
+ Performs a review of donor adverse event reports and the applicable related documentation.
+ Ensures that job and center annual training (i.e. Advanced cGMP, Blood Borne Pathogen, and others as required) is completed, documented, and on file.
+ Performs employee training observations to ensure staff competency prior to releasing employees to work independently.
+ Ensures that all supplies and materials ordered meet quality requirements prior to use and are always stored in appropriate temperature/facility conditions. Initiates appropriate investigations if these requirements are not met. Initiates rejection of supplies for non-conformance.
+ Determines donor suitability activities and manages donor deferrals as appropriate. Reviews and approves of deferred donor reinstatement activities.
+ Prepares quality analysis reports to track issues and set goals. Does in depth research and analysis to resolve systemic compliance issues
+ Ensures that Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) proficiency test surveys, complaint investigations, and training have been properly documented.
+ Holds monthly Quality Meeting to communicate status updates and manage action outcomes.
**JOB REQUIREMENTS** :
+ Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
+ Equivalency:Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an associate degree with 6 years of experience, or a master's degree with 2 years of experience.
+ Typically requires 2 years of related experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment. Experience with plasma or whole blood preferred.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** :
Command of interpersonal communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to understand and assess FDA regulations. Strong integrity and commitment to quality and compliance. Full command of mathematics. Legible handwriting. High level of proficiency with computers. Proficient in root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions. Ability to balance multiple competing priorities. Strong time management abilities. Proven ability to maintain a high level of quality and compliance and to become a valuable member of the center leadership team. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to travel when needed for meetings, events, and occasional support of other centers.
Occupational Demands Form # 6: Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F, miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on production floor. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.
Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.
Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.
**BENEFITS:**
**We offer benefits including medical, PTO, up to 5% 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Even though we are a global healthcare company with employees in 30 countries, Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years - we're growing, and you can grow with us!**
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Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.**
**Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : GA-Albany:USABN - Albany GA-Clark Ave-TPR**
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**Req ID:** 537959
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** GENERAL MANAGEMENT
$42k-64k yearly est. 27d ago
Acute Care | Critical Care Nurse Hiring Event - MCG Health Augusta 1/13/26
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Augusta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
We are excited to invite nurses to our Wellstar Nurse Hiring Event for Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. Join us virtually or in person on January 13, 2026.
Why Attend:
Interview with hiring leaders in-person or virtually
Explore roles across two premier hospitals
Potential to receive an on-the-spot offer
Sign-on bonus up to $30K
Relocation assistance available
Event Options:
Virtual: 8 AM - 8 PM |
Use this link to sign up
: Virtual RN Interview Link 1.13.26
In-Person (Augusta, GA): 8 AM - 2 PM |
Use this link to sign up:
In-person RSVP Link 1.13.26
Wellstar Location Highlights:
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center (Augusta, GA)
520-bed tertiary hospital providing comprehensive, patient-centered care
Level I Trauma Center and Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center
Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program
Cutting-edge technology and collaborative care environment
Wellstar Benefits Highlights:
Wellstar Concierge: Accessible 24/7, 365 days a year
Childcare, Back-up care & Virtual tutoring
Tuition Reimbursement
CareerCare: Support at every stage of your Wellstar journey
Don't miss your chance to start your Wellstar journey!
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$31k-73k yearly est. 5d ago
Nurse Educator, Emergency Department (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Nurse Educator is a clinical practitioner who possesses advanced skill and expertise in nursing care and education. The Nurse Educator plans, creates, and facilitates mandatory and non-mandatory education classes for nurses. The Nurse Educator works with departments and units to identify ways to fulfill training needs. The Nurse Educator is responsible for the onboarding of Patient Care Services employees. The Nurse Educator will take an active role in Shared Governance at Wellstar MCG Health. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Educational Assessment: Partners with departments and units to identify training needs and competency requirements. Designs training curricula to fulfill needs and collaborates with leadership to refine training objectives and delivery. Conducts annual educational needs assessments and builds year-long program plans to fill education gaps. Training Delivery: Facilitates training courses for nurses. Provides feedback to trainees, as appropriate. Works in collaboration with other nursing educators to enhance delivery quality and streamline efforts Quality of Care: Maintains cooperative relationships and supports healthy work environment concepts. Fosters a collaborative work environment for nurses, physicians, and other care providers who are part of the multidisciplinary care delivery team. Sustains a culture of inquiry and excellence in clinical nursing and ensures excellent implementation of care delivery. Plans and organizes onboarding education of Patient Care Services employees throughout the year providing them a beginning knowledge base to become successful Wellstar MCG Health employees. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in clinical nursing. Required Required Minimum Skills:
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$73k-108k yearly est. 4d ago
RN Med Surg - Fulltime - Days - W.E.S.T. Float Team - MCG Augusta
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Augusta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Join the W.E.S.T. Float Team at Wellstar - as a Med Surg RN
Be the difference. Be the movement. Be W.E.S.T.!
Ready to take your nursing game to the next level? If you're passionate about making a difference, love being part of a supportive team, and want every day to bring something new - this is your moment.
We're looking for experienced, dynamic RNs to join our high-impact, multi-campus care team supporting Wellstar. You'll be a key player in transforming lives, elevating care standards, and growing your career - all while doing what you love.
What You'll Be Doing (AKA How You'll Rock This Role):
Exemplary Practice & Outcomes
Own the nursing process - from assessment through evaluation - to deliver personalized, evidence-based care.
Build meaningful connections with patients and families, honoring their values, cultures, and care goals.
Use your clinical expertise to drive top-notch outcomes that reflect current best practices.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Create a safe, respectful environment where teamwork thrives.
Contribute to staff engagement and retention by being a positive force on your team.
Jump into performance improvement projects, research opportunities, and shared governance - your voice matters here!
Professional Development & Mentorship
Stay sharp with ongoing education and competency assessments.
Be the mentor you wish you had - guide, coach, and lift your fellow nurses and interdisciplinary teammates.
Evidence-Based Practice & Research
Lead the charge in applying evidence-based practices.
Participate in decisions that impact patient care tools and systems.
Support continuous improvement through data, research, and patient safety initiatives.
Resource Management & Care Planning
Plan proactively across the full patient care journey.
Help shape protocols that enhance patient experiences and reduce readmissions.
Ensure the smart, efficient use of time, people, and resources.
Requirements You Bring to the Table:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (
Required
)
BSN from an accredited school (
Preferred
)
Licenses & Certifications:
RN License (Single State or Multi-state Compact) -
Required
BLS from AHA -
Required
ACLS -
Required
National Certification in your specialty -
Preferred
Experience:
2+ years of recent Med Surg experience -
Required.
Experience with computer data entry -
Required.
Familiarity with Epic and 3M systems -
Preferred.
Must-Have Skills:
A+ interpersonal and communication chops
Comfort with Microsoft Office and basic tech tools.
Calm under pressure - you know how to manage fast-paced situations and clinical emergencies like a pro.
Strong critical thinking, time management, and evidence-based
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