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  • 20407 - Trauma Program, Manager (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: 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: 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.
    $71k-132k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Executive Director Nursing

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately 200 - 600 FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars. The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all Nurse Leaders 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. Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required Master's degree in Nursing is required, o other field of study Required Minimum Experience: 12 years of experience as a registered nurse required and 5-7 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role 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. Required Minimum License and Certifications: RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) Upon Hire is required and( RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact Upon Hire is required or BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire is required and ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Upon Hire is required or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Upon Hire is required or 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. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position required. National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty preferred. 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.
    $126k-223k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Sup Clinical Pathology Services (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Supervises day-to-day operations of lab personnel, instrument implementation, and provides training and support for all employees as needed. Ensures compliance with any applicable GDCH, CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA, FDA and TJC guidelines and other regulatory agencies. Interfaces with the lab manager to implement and monitor all internal and external complaints. Routinely participates in the testing protocols of the laboratory section. Other duties include, but are not limited to payroll, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory and anything deemed necessary. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Manages the daily activities of department associates to ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory testing to assist physicians in providing patient care. Performs laboratory work schedules for the department to ensure adequate staffing. Collaboratively develops and implements technical orientation programs for new staff members. Ensures all standard operating procedures and practices adhere to Federal and regulatory agency standards (CLIA, CAP, GDCH, TJC and OSHA). Performs routine technologist duties and responsibilities during the shift to ensure validity of reported results and performance in accordance with department guidelines. Evaluates new instrumentation and procedures to maintain state of the art laboratory performance and capability monitoring opportunities for increase efficiency and cost containment. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science or Bachelors General or Masters Other-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or M(ASCP) - Microbiology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Education clarification: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science or lab related field or Master's degree preferred. Required and Minimum 5 years general laboratory experience 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.
    $29k-61k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Medical Lab Assistant-Clinical Path (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Must be skilled in collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing. Evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and tests information into the computer, and responds to requests for information from customers. Serves in the laboratory's main communication and customer relations center. Contributes directly to patient care by accurately and timely processing specimens and dispersing information both in and outside the laboratory. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Collects and receives samples for testing into the laboratory, verifies proper patient preparation sample collection, and sample transport requirements. Ensures standard precautions and personal protective equipment are utilized for collecting and processing of all types of specimens. Demonstrates good verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Responsible for effective communications between the laboratory, clinical services and physicians. Clerical assistance for billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of lab orders and labels. Endeavors to be cost efficient without sacrificing quality. Shares with other lab staff all general responsibilities as they arise as well as any tasks requested by supervisor. 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 Associates Other-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 Additional License(s) and Certification(s): ASCP, AMT, NHA, NCCT, ABB, NPA or Eligible for certification by an agency recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Health within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days Required Required Minimum Experience: Education clarification: Associates' Degree in Science/Laboratory related field. Preferred 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.
    $24k-29k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Director, Pharmacy

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 Job Summary:The Director of Pharmacy shall provide oversight, direction, strategic planning and coordination for the operational, clinical, financial and related services provided by the assigned WellStar hospital. The Director of Pharmacy will be positioned to collaborate with the other directors in the system to ensure the best decisions are made regarding policies, procedures, and systems that support safe, effective and efficient medication use. This will include leadership in the design, operation and improvement of the organization's medication use process. Services shall comply with the policies and procedures established by the WellStar Health System, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the standards and requirements established by the regulatory agencies (e.g. TJC, Medicare, State Board of Pharmacy, etc.) supervising the provision of health care. The Pharmacy Director reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Operations. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Medication Use: Responsible for the creation and development of an evidence based, best practice medication use system at assigned facility, Department of Pharmacy, with impact considerations for the WellStar Pharmacies across the system. Assures daily operations meet quality, safety and operational standards to optimize the patient centered care model and provide optimal patient care and an optimal patient experience Investigates evidence based practice to identify solution strategies for complex medical dilemmas Translates organizational relevance to unit specific efforts Serves as expert resource to other departments for medication use issues Ensures pharmaceutical related systems operate effectively and efficiently across the continuum of care Works with physicans as needed on drug utilization issues and projects Strategic Planning: Involvement in the hospital's strategic planning for patient-centered care. Utilizes his/her expertise to improve patient care and patient safety. Develops departmental strategic plans for patient-centered care and works with leadership to facilitate achievement of department goals Integrates best practice standards to optimize resources and patient care outcomes Establishes relationships with others through a shared vision for patient centered care Serves as professional role model Serves as mentor in the development of peers and staff Serves as liaison with medical staff and other departments Participates in committee meetings impacting pharmacy services Consults with WellStar leadership on matters involving the pharmacy Participates in hospital-wide committees sharing strategic objectives Technology: Optimizes the use of information system and technology in the WellStar system to lead the hospital to maximize safety, efficacy, and efficiency of the medication use system. Serve as liaison to other departments/divisions within the facility to foster collaboration in an effort to achieve facility objectives Functions as a leader in WellStar CPOE initiative through collaboration with medical staff Provides leadership at the hospital level for planning, purchasing, implementing, and maintaining information systems supporting patient care. Knowledgeable in drug information platforms Quality and Performance Improvement: The Director will be involved with all performance improvement committees/activities. Monitors clinical and performance outcomes via benchmark analysis and facilitates accountability via defined expectations and goals Actively participates in all PI committee/activity for the facility. Will include participation in the Infection Control Committee Communicates relevant PI activities across the facility to foster a continued learning environment for all staff Communicates issues and concerns, both internal and external, to the Director of Operations and Sr. Management Assumes other responsibilities as required to maintain high quality pharmacy services Drug-Utilization: Takes a leadership role in the hospital system to develop drug-utilization and formulary initiatives. Participate consistently in Pharmacy department based committees and teams, including but not limited to Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Pharmacy Operations Council, Medical Executive Committee, etc. Reviews, edits, and approves ancillary departmental policies and procedures relating to medication use Ensures the use of cost-effective pharmacotherapy Financial: Leads the hospital pharmacy financial initiatives. Develops operating and capital budgets using sound business principles Monitors financial performance and is accountable for variance analysis and resolution Ensures appropriate charge capture and patient billing through oversight and system monitoring Ensures resource utilization is constantly monitored to be responsive to changing patient care/procedure volumes Regulatory: Responsible for the Pharmacy Department's compliance with Regulatory Agency rules, regulations and standards (e.g. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, DEA, FDA, TJC, etc.): Review pharmacy department operations and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with requirements as established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacy Review activities related to pharmacy and develop action plans to address deficiencies as they relate to Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacy Prepare for and participate in surveys/reviews conducted by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacy Adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacy Identifies high risk areas for regulatory compliance Supports organizational national patient safety goal and core measure initiatives Promote safe work environment and delivery of services Human Resources: Manages the hospital pharmacy's human resources. Oversight of recruitment efforts for staffing of the department to include interview, selection, hiring, and on boarding of new staff members. Sets clear expectations regarding performance and measures of success. Monitors managerial performance and provides coaching and counseling as indicated for improved performance. Evaluates staff fairly, consistently, and objectively. Encourages appropriate utilization of all available skills to achieve the highest level of quality, productivity and efficiency. Facilitates creative, efficient, and flexible utilization of human resources. Creates an environment of mutual trust, respect, and empowerment to foster ethical leadership Creates accountability for employee morale and customer satisfaction Lead employment and physician engagement initiatives for the Pharmacy Provide guidance to Pharmacy Department Coordinators/Managers concerning personnel issues, including hiring, promoting, counseling, or terminating personnel Develop programs to assist in the recruitment/retention of quality pharmacy team leaders and members Facilitates constructive communication throughout all levels of the department, encourages feedback from employees and accepts this communication as a productive method of enhancing employee satsifaction Required Minimum Education: Bachelors in Pharmacy is required. Doctorate in Pharmacy is preferred. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RPH - Reg Pharmacist Required Minimum Experience: Knowledgeable and experienced in the specialized functions of a hospital pharmacy is required. Minimum 7 years in hospital pharmacy practice is required. Minimum 3 years in a supervisor/manager/director of hospital pharmacy role is required. General knowledge of hospital financial systems (responsibility reports, budgetary process, billing programs, etc) is required. Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement is required. Experience with 340B Drug Pricing Plan highly desirable. Knowledge of the various pharmacy technologies available is required. Knowledge of computerized pharmacy systems; preferably hospital pharmacy based computer systems is required. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulatory guidelines governing pharmaceutical practice and the use of controlled substances is required. 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.
    $87k-137k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Medical Technologist (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Maintains acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. * a. Meets department standard for correct patient or specimen identification. * b. Meets department standard for error rate in testing or reporting patient or QC results. * c. Consistently documents investigation and correct interpretation of QA failures or trends. * d. Earns acceptable scores in proficiency testing and personnel competency testing. * e. Maintains instrumentation for testing. Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. * a. Reports lab data accurately and within established turnaround times and productivity standards. * b. Recognizes the relationship between lab data and clinical findings or expectations. * d. Interprets information from multiple sources Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. * a. Complies with Pending Log procedure for tracking laboratory test status. * b. Documents in the LIS all elements of the Notification Value Call procedure. * c. Hands-off information to others according to the department procedure and chain of command. * d. Adheres to WellStars Standards of Behavior in a consistent fashion. * e. Takes personal responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism Contributes to the Laboratorys Performance Improvements and inspection readiness. * a. Assists in analysis of new methods for testing including correlations and procedure writing. * b. Assists in inspection preparation. * c. Participates in the Laboratory Performance Improvement initiatives. * d. Practices cost-efficient work processes that maintain high quality laboratory data. Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. * a. Maintains current knowledge and practice of WellStar policies and procedures, including LIS. * b. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance. * c. Practices all Wellstar and Laboratory Safety Standards. * d. Participates in meetings, committees, task forces and project teams. * e. Completes monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science or Bachelors General or Masters Other-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MB(ASCP) - Molecular Biologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology or H(ASCP) - Hematology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Laboratory experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic and 3M experience preferred. 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.
    $41k-54k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Phlebotomist (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 Phlebotomist performs a variety of pre-analytical tasks in the laboratory under direct supervision. Tasks include collecting and receiving samples for testing in the laboratory, verifying proper patient preparation, sample collection, and sampling transport requirements. This role also performs laboratory support functions as applicable and has daily interaction with patients, requiring a sense of ownership and attention to detail. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Collects and receives samples for testing into the laboratory. Verifies proper patient preparation sample collection and sample transport requirements. Maintains properly stocked supplies on phlebotomy cart or tray and supply room. Participates in quality improvement activities as it relates to phlebotomy, processing and transportation of samples. Performs basic clerical duties as needed. 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: High School Diploma General or GED General 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 Additional License(s) and Certification(s): ASCP, AMT, NHA, NCCT, ABB, NPA or eligible for certification by an agency recognized by the GA Department of Community Health within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days Required Required Minimum Experience: 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.
    $23k-28k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Director, Surgical Services

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 Job Summary: The Director of Surgical Services is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This position partners with nursing leadership, hospital vice presidents, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their specialty service and to meet or exceed the hospital's mission, vision and goals. This leader administers two or more cost centers with a range of 50 to 500 FTEs in a hospital. The Director handles a budget less than 80 million dollars. This Director has responsibility for all perioperative departments including OR, PACU Bays, pre/post-op area, SDS, Endo, etc. The Director of Surgical Services provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers and others who comprise their specialty service line. They are a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, employment of transformation leadership, managing by walking around, and instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The Director serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successfully applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This leader employs all safety-first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility, providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This leader ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. This leader models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all nurse leaders 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 Wellstar Experience goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Job Responsibilities Human Resource Management a.Conducts accurate, well documented, timely performance reviews, ensures performance plans are updated as needed, collects ongoing performance data and provides regular feedback and coaching to all employees b.Takes appropriate action to encourage continuous improvement of all employees and to resolve performance problems. c.Establishes and monitors staffing requirements and policies for Retention/Recruitment of staff. d.Identify and remove obstacles to employee productivity. e.Mentor Nurse Managers for assigned responsibilities. Identifying developmental and growth opportunities. Financial Management a.Communicates expectations and needs concerning budget requirements; seeks input from staff. b.Prepares and/or provides appropriate input into operating or capital budgets in the format and time frame required. c.Monitors budget performance on an ongoing basis and recommends or takes corrective action if necessary. d.Maintains accountability for the budget performance of clinical departments e.Analyzes trends in budget variance and develops and implements action plans to correct variance Administrative Planning a.Assess current technologies and existing programs and revise or develop new programs as necessary to enhance efficiency, profitability or service level. b.Attend meetings of professional, civic, service organizations and hospital focused committees c.Establish and communicate a vision of what is to be accomplished; maintain high visibility and accessibility through clinical rounds to evaluate customer satisfaction Service Delivery a.Proactive in restructuring service delivery systems to meet the demands of a changing health care environment b.Develops quantifiable measures for programs/services c.Promotes productive interdepartmental working relationships. Business Development a.Assesses current technologies, restructures existing programs or develops new programs to enhance efficiency, profitability or service levels b.Demonstrates support for quality initiatives by communicating concerns and goals throughout area of responsibility; acts to resolve issues as appropriate. c.Responsive to and supportive of the need to continually evaluate and reshape our manner of conducting business Quality a.Looks for and suggest ways to continually improve services b.Follows up on problems so they are not repeated. c.Seeks and participates in educational opportunities to enhance ability to perform individual roles and better serve our customers. d.Assists Nurse Managers in planning, developing, promoting and effectively implementing quality service e.Ensures compliance with standards established by outside regulatory agencies Teamwork a.Takes initiative, responsibility, and ownership for individual contributions b.Shows support for changes and decision made c.Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in working with others. d.Gives and accepts feedback appropriately e.Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and communicates within the hospital structure f.Establishes good interpersonal relationships. Makes peoples feel valued and appreciated Efficiency a.Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others work Customer Service First Impression a.Smiles and makes eye contact with patients and customers b.Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity through positive verbal communication, facial expression, and body language c.Presents a professional appearance through adherence to dress code and personal hygiene Courtesy a.Always addresses patient by their name and is warm and friendly b.Refrains from loud laughing and inappropriate conversation c.Provides proper identification in personal and telephone communication Promptness a.Attends to customer needs in a timely manner as prescribed by department policy b.Demonstrates time management skills and seeks to improve timely service c.Provides services to customers on time apologizing for any delays, provides appropriate explanation and seeks to re-establish new expectations with customer d.Answers telephone within three rings in a courteous manner as prescribed by department policy Respect for dignity a.Explains procedures to patients/family/S.O. in easy to understand terms b.Respects the patients right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surrounding. (Patients Bill of Rights c.Shares information, work knowledge, and/or experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Attention to individual needs a.Recognizes and responds to customer needs and honors commitment made to others b.Shares responsibilities, aids co-workers, and promptly responds to requests c.Sensitive to, but not limited to age, cultural, religious, sexual, racial, gender diversityc. d.Seeks to make every patient and customer feel welcome and important. Director Standards Budget and Management a.Manages departmental costs and stays within departmental FLEX budgets b.Manages labor expense within accepted variance and flexes labor in response Reporting Compliance a.Ensures that subordinates meet mandatory hospital-wide requirements and other reporting deadlines which include: Mission/Vision, Environment of Care/Safety, customer service/ESP, infection control/OSHA, corporate integrity program/ethics, annual health assessment, employee performance appraisal Achievement of Long Term Goals a.Met previous years mutually established performance goals and objectives Departmental Customer Service a.Ensures that subordinates comply with customer service and extraordinary service to patients initiatives. b.Continuously improves processes that improve customer service. Quality a.Complies with JCAHO, performance improvement, and other Atlanta Medical Center initiatives that affect quality of care. b.Establishes departmental quality goals with supervisors and staff. c.Actively supports continuous process improvement Manager Skills a.Demonstrates and applies technical job knowledge essential to positions responsibilities, maintains expertise, and keeps current with development in field. b.Ability to resolve problems through the collection and analysis of information; develops alternative courses of action, and innovative solutions. c.Sets priorities and organizes work systematically to maximize efficiency; accomplishes acceptable volume of work within required time frames. d.Ability to network, counsel, and/or positively influence individuals both in and outside the organization; maintains constructive and harmonious relationships; works cooperatively to achieve goals e.Expresses self clearly and effectively both orally and in writing f.Demonstrates initiative; works independently and resourcefully; starts and completes tasks with minimal prompting; willing to make recommendations and to assume additional responsibilities.f. g.Demonstrates sound judgment, thoughtfulness and accuracy in performing work; follows through on commitments, exercises professionalism in all areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Master's degree in Nursing or other related field of study is reqired. In lieu of Master's degree, must be enrolled in a graduate program with completion expected within 12 months of hire date. 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-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. Minimum 3 years of progressive operational leadership in an assistant manager or manager role is 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. 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.
    $90k-173k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Operating Room Assistant Nurse Manager (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 assistant nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides support and works in conjunction with the nurse manager of a specific unit(s) or service. He/she is viewed as aspiring to be a nurse manager and through this role to learn additional knowledge and skills through experience and mentoring by the nurse manager and the hospital/system. The assistant nurse manager must possess very good skills in communication and teamwork and serve as a mentor for others while learning the responsibilities of his/her role. Together with the nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager uses his/her knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The assistant nurse manager upholds the nurse manager's direction and actively leads staff in the performance of their daily activities and participates in their performance reviews, as well as coaching and counseling as appropriate. In collaboration with the nurse manager, holds staff 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. This key leader plays a significant role in assisting the nurse manager in achieving clinical and financial goals along with management of human/material resources as delegated. He/she also plays a pivotal role in staff recruitment, mentoring and retention. He/She models the way to foster teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on Professional Practice Model, 5 Star Nursing. It is expected that all RN Assistant Nurse Managers 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 patient centered care and service excellence. Supports the nurse manager as his/her designee and provides evolving leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit(s) * Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and is a member of ones professional organization * Serves to support the charge nurse and other nurse leaders on the unit to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended serves as a resource for all staff and accepts additional responsibilities in the nurse managers absence. * Assists with budget development and supports monitoring and meeting fiscal outcomes for the work unit. Self-directed in learning how to apply lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration * Effectively communicates to diverse workforce and enjoys mentoring others while learning the necessary skills for progressive responsibilities in nursing management. Works in collaboration with the nurse manager to hold all staff at point of care accountable for performance standards * Creates opportunities for self and staff to grow and implements a healthy, safe, desirable work place that ensure for the retention and recruitment of qualified staff now and in the future. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery * Holds self and staff to the highest professional and ethical standards, ensuring corporate compliance standards, clinical competency, etc. are met. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership * Successfully works with nurse managers to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas Professional Development * Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and as a member of ones professional organization. * Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and informal educational offerings to enhance understanding of how health care is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce 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 performance improvement of staff and clinical systems. Supports nurse leader projects to improve the same - includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards * Advances managerial skills to effectively use 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 Nursing or Masters 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 Additional License(s) and Certification(s): National certification in nursing administration Upon Hire Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience Required Required Minimum Skills: Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building; desires to see progressive nursing management roles and enjoys/seeks opportunities to coach and mentor others. Seeks to learn and demonstrate progressive skills in the business of managing a patient care unit or service by obtaining the commitment and productivity of nursing staff. Must be a continuous learner who seeks to better 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. Demonstrates interest and aptitude to achieve knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements. 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.
    $80k-102k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Environmental Services Assoc - R

    Ohiohealth 4.3company rating

    Cambridge, OH job

    We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. Summary: Environmental Service Associates are dedicated to cleaning and maintaining defined areas of the organization. Provide customer service to all customers by cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, public areas and service areas by completing task that support departmental and organization processes. This cleaning and maintaining will be defined by specific job/task assignments. Responsibilities And Duties: 40% Obtains assigned cleaning or maintenance request either from automated system, daily assignment sheet or verbal direction. Performs other functions required of the position, as assigned, which could include moving of beds or furniture required to service customers or execute the cleaning process. Must follow departmental/organizational processes to complete assigned duties. Must complete all paperwork needed to monitor departmental statistics. 20% Must follow direction and proper usage of all equipment used in job performance; to include cleanliness. Specific equipment will pertain to each job assignment. Notifies appropriate area through work order process and other defined paperwork to keep all equipment and misc. items throughout the hospital. 10% Keeps all assigned carts and areas stocked to appropriate operating levels. Linen distribution to be included in stocking of areas. 10% Must be willing to complete other duties as assigned including storeroom maintenance to meet hospital cleanliness and safety standards. 20% Used high level of Customer Service throughout the OhioHealth organization to the patient and all other customers. Minimum Qualifications: No Degree or Diploma Additional Job Description: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit. 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered. HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Environmental Services Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
    $46k-77k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Acute Care | Critical Care Nurse Hiring Event - Columbia County Medical Center 1/13/26

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 Various (United States of America) We are excited to invite nurses to our Wellstar Nurse Hiring Event for Wellstar Columbia County 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 Columbia County Medical Center (Opening Fall 2026) Six-story, 254,000-square-foot full-service acute care hospital Expands access to high-quality care for Columbia County and surrounding communities Complements the ongoing care at Wellstar MCG Health 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. 3d ago
  • Respiratory Therapy Manager

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    Marietta, 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 Click Here to Visit the Windy Hill Hospital Website Assist the Director of Respiratory Care Services with all aspects of the Clinical Operations of the department including but not limited to: Budget preparation Long and Short term planning and implementation of process improvement projects, attendance and participation in multidisciplinary teams Staff development, medication administration, program development Initiation of Strategic plan, Performance Improvement monitoring Customer service initiatives, Maintaining positive relationships within the department and with medical staff, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES Involved in Long Term and Short Term Planning Analyzes Data to determine performance improvement opportunities Evaluates current state and looks for opportunities for department growth and new innovative procedures and activities. Supports the budget process, providing information relative to capital, operating, and staffing needs. Completes assessment of department needs and initiates a plan to address those needs Encourage innovation and process change to improve patient care and customer satisfaction Leads and participates on department and hospital wide committees and groups to enhance delivery of services and customer service initiatives. Demonstrates project management skills necessary to multi-task and finalize projects and initiatives. Provides follow-up to customer service complaints, including patient/customer interview, staff interview and completion of required documentation and reporting. Supports hospital and departmental mission and vision. Provides leadership in the advancement of Respiratory Care and its staff Assures staff schedules are maintained and staffing levels are adjusted as necessary to achieve desired productivity levels. Maintains adherence to budget. Able to explain variances and make adjustments to meet goals. Acts as an example to respiratory care staff in the area of professionalism and commitment to the respiratory care profession and the hospital. Supports activities which promote the recognition and growth of respiratory care services within the hospital and community. Participates in and encourages recognition of staff and activities which promote the profession of respiratory care Promote and Enhance Professional Growth and Development Assists in the development of department educational program and assuring its completion Participates in the disciplinary process including counseling, development of action plans and progressive discipline. Maintains a relationship with outside entities involved in the development of staff including state and national respiratory care organizations and hospital associated groups. Assures the delivery of quality care in an efficient and safe manner Executes project management for all hospital respiratory, laboratories, and other regulatory body requirements. Assists in the selection of equipment, supplies, staffing models, modalities, etc. Assists in the selection and monitoring of department performance improvement initiatives Works with quality and safety to address hospital and department issues for which respiratory care is involved. Assists in the development, review and modification of department policies and procedures. Monitors the activities and progress of assigned staff. Assumes responsibility for all other duties assigned. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. QUALIFICATIONSRequired Minimum Education: Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RCP - Respiratory Care Prof NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Upon Hire Preferred NRP-I - NRP - Instructor Upon Hire Preferred PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support Upon Hire Preferred PALS-I - PALS - Instructor Upon Hire Preferred NBRC-CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Upon Hire Preferred NBRC-RPFT - Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Upon Hire Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years to five years of RT experience Minimum 2 years to four years in healthcare supervisory/ management experience Required Minimum Skills: Problem solving and resolution Positive customer service / interpersonal relationships Ability to analyze data and arrive at conclusions Exhibit critical thinking skills Exceptional written and verbal interactions Ability to lead a group and develop educational presentations Strong data, analytical and computer skills required 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.
    $75k-110k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Operating Room, Nurse, PRN (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor 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): Required Minimum Experience: 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.
    $27k-63k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Executive Director, Nursing - Emergency Services

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 Job Summary: The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately 200 600 FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars. The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all Nurse Leaders 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: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes 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 advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Priority clinical operations areas of focus: o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees Resources and Support Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders 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 leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Professional Development Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces 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 Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds 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: Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required. Masters degree is required. 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 is required. BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required. 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) is required. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position. National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is 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. 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.
    $76k-103k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Registered Medical Lab Technician (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Accountable for performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Other duties include: responsibility for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies; compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing; face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance. Follows all laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender, and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment. Performs calibration procedures, and analyzes and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples. Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs. Performs and documents routine maintenance and minor instrument repairs. Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS and HIS) computer functions involved in preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic processes. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT(AAB) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Also acceptable: CLT (NCA) Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year in a CLIA accredited laboratory Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Extensive organizational skills Basic computer knowledge Experience in using epic, any LIS, Microsoft software, Outlook, Remisol, etc.- PREFERRED 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.
    $39k-52k yearly est. 2d ago
  • PACU, Nurse (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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 - 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 PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course or TNCC-P - Trauma Nurse Core Course - Provisional (18 Months) within 18 Months ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: 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.
    $24k-66k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Cath Lab, Nurse (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Required Minimum Education: Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days 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): Required Minimum Experience: 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.
    $33k-63k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Clinical Outcomes Manager (Columbia County)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 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 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.
    $32k-49k yearly est. 4d ago
  • RN House Supervisor PRN (Various Shift- AM and PM)

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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. Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary: Night Shift House Supervisor PRN Magnet Designated Paulding campus The RN House Supervisor Various Shift is a registered professional nurse who provides hospital wide leadership to all departments and divisions through the effective use of advance competencies in communication, job knowledge, professionalism and business skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention, and in clinical and business outcomes. This leader is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for overseeing activities within the hospital in the absence of hospital president, administrators and department directors. Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human and material resources deployment along with associated outcomes or goals. The RN House Supervisor reports directly to nursing resources leadership and indirectly to the administrator on call (AOC) demonstrating leadership to effectively partner with hospital leaders and medical staff to meet and exceed the hospital's mission, vision and goals. The RN House Supervisor provides leadership for department supervisors, assistant nurse managers and charge nurses in absence of traditional leader. He/she also serves as a mentor. The RN House Supervisor is the standard bearer and holds all team members accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, observation, and management through collaboration and servant leadership. The RN House Supervisor uses performance improvement methodology, successfully applies Lean Six Sigma principles and evidenced-based practice. Serves as a change agent for implementing best practice. The RN House Supervisor serves as a safety officer ensuring that safety, regulatory and quality standards are upheld through effective use of data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigate unnecessary risks; and supporting a culture of safety and a safe work environment. The RN House Supervisor fosters communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, and patients across all departments and divisions of care. The RN House Supervisor serves as a sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their individual performance. RN House Supervisor models the way to foster exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork among all individuals. He/she serves as a resource to staff, physicians, patients and families in accordance with legal, ethical, professional and organizational standards. It is expected that all nurse leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by 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: Leadership / Management Effectiveness This job is performed satisfactorily when: - Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physician, visitors, and the community to enhance the hospitals reputation as a healthcare provider. - Presents self in a positive manner reflected by personal attire and etiquette. - Maintains confidentiality of hospital/departmental Information. - Strives for operational excellence within Nursing Services to ensure the delivery of quality nursing services in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and professional standards. - Responds to day to day operational situations within the hospital in an appropriate manner, communicates with staff, visitors and physicians as necessary to promote a positive outcome. - Maintains effective and appropriate staffing as evidenced by ongoing budgetary analysis in interdisciplinary collaboration with departmental leaders. - Conducts effective coaching that is consistent with Human Resources Policies. - Maintains contact with Managers to inform about coaching events. - Effectively supervises, coordinates, and directs hospital operational functions (e.g. Incident Command and initiating emergency procedures). - Promotes and monitors services and programs as reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Services (e.g. Nursing driven protocols and hourly rounding). - Serves as a role model for all employees by adherence to and reflected in a positive attitude towards hospital policies, programs and activities. - Assist material management department with provision of patient care equipment as needed. - Facilitate activities that contribute to patient throughput from Emergency, admission to units through discharge (e.g. direct admissions, EMS) - Researching and securing necessary resources to support patient care and site safety. Communication / Team Work This job is performed satisfactorily when: - Responsible for communication that ensures information is shared for effective operations. - Seeks out, understands, listens and conveys clear information as needed in written and verbal forms. - Provides accurate and timely information for shift report. - Demonstrates ability to implement problem-solving mechanisms in both routine and emergency situations. - Investigates and responds appropriately to all complaints and takes effective service recovery corrective action when necessary in accordance with policies and procedures. - Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal or professional conflicts when dealing with members of the organization. - Consistently demonstrates tact, courtesy and positive attitude in communications and interactions with other employees, visitors, physicians and the public. At all times presents the department and the hospital in a positive manner. - Demonstrates willingness and ability to initiate and implement change. Communicates problems to appropriate managers, department director and/or as needed or as they occur. Operations Management - On Site Command Center leader including establish the command center or facilitating emergency response. - Implement of surge plan as needed. - Recognize patient volume and safety concerns and escalate to appropriate leadership if diversion needs to be considered. - Partner with other facilities System wide to address operational capacity concerns across WellStar facilities. - Manage flow and release of deceased patients. - Efficient utilization of product, supplies, and equipment to ensure timely and safe patient care. - Respond to hospital-wide Code calls and facilitate adherence to established protocols (at some sites-may be involved in Rapid Response calls). - Any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing Required and Master's Degree MSN, MBA or MHA Preferred and As of 07/01/2017, leaders without a bachelor degree are grandfathered in the role Required 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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ACLS - Instructor-Preferred or ACLS - Provisional-Preferred Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years clinical experience required and additional two years of nursing leadership or supervisory role 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 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. Should be able to apply principles of managerial and leadership theory. Must be proficient in clinical technology (e.g. Epic). Must be proficient in computers skills such as; scheduling and other office software (e.g. SmartSquare, MS Word). Must be 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 is 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. 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.
    $63k-77k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Director, Nursing - Emergency Department

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6company rating

    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 Job Summary: This leader will oversee the Emergency Department at Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center. The Director of Nursing is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This leader is a member of the chief nursing officer's administrative team and may serve as her/his designee for assigned responsibilities. He/she reports to the nursing operations leader and demonstrates own leadership to effectively partner with nursing leadership, hospital vice presidents, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their specialty service and to meet or exceed the hospital's mission, vision and goals. This leader administers to two or more cost centers with a range of 50 to 200 FTEs in a hospital or specialty hospital in a smaller rural community area or system accountability for a domain of nursing practice. The Director of Nursing handles a budget less than 80 million dollars. The Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers and others who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, employment of transformation leadership, managing by walking around, and instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successfully applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This leader employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility, providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This leader ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all nurse leaders 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: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * a. 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 advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity * b. Successfully works with the nurse manager to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Resources and Support * a. Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills * b. Serves to support the nurse managers to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities * c. 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 * d. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises eachothers performance to achieve top percentile standing in all pillar goals Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration * a. Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics * b. Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders 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 leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills * c. Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Professional Development * a. Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce. * b. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces 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 * a. Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. * b. 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 of Nursing is required Masters degree is required. In lieu of Masters degree, must be enrolled in a graduate program with completion expected within 12 months of hire date. 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 Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; includes three (3) years of progressive operational leadership to include direct management of others and financial management is required. Experience managing department-level budget and metrics strongly preferred. 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.
    $63k-91k yearly est. 3d ago

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