SWING BED COORDINATOR

Archbold Medical Center•Quitman, GA

60d

About The Position

Swing Bed Coordinator- Archbold Brooks Position Description Education: Graduate of a school of Professional Nursing. Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse. Current certification in Basic Life Support. Experience: Ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in hospital-based work. Knowledge of required care for subacute patient population and Case Manager duties; or be able to acquire skills within one month of orientation. Must be able to acquire skills and training to work in the patient care setting as needed. Skills: Should demonstrate advanced competency in basic nursing skills. Excellent interpersonal relationships with others, including patients, visitors, colleagues, management, and the public. Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must possess the ability to learn basic computer skills. May seek advancement in the clinical area by meeting approved educational degrees, educational certifications or national certification. Must be familiar with all facets of nursing functions and patient care. Must be comfortable practicing patience and good judgment in difficult situations. Should be able to work with a team or independently as needed. Approved as a Medication Nurse. Physical Requirements Good physical and mental health. Must be able, without limitation, to lift, bend, pull and push, or stand for long periods of time using proper body mechanics. Must possess visual acuity with corrective lenses to read printed material and visualize patients to the degree that changes in color or respirations can be detected; hearing ability with auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker and examination of the chest using a stethoscope; and speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information. Must demonstrate the ability to wear properly fitting respiratory mask for periods of time without limitations. Perks/Benefits: (for eligible employees): Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization Medical / Dental Retirement Plan PTO and paid life insurance What Sets Us Apart Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team. What we offer: We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living. We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area. Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees: Work/Life Balance Planning for the Future Low-Cost Prescriptions Health & Wellness Benefits Planning for Life's Unexpected Moments Helping You to Advance Your Career Mission To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities. Vision A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Professional Nursing.
Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
Current certification in Basic Life Support.
Ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in hospital-based work.
Knowledge of required care for subacute patient population and Case Manager duties; or be able to acquire skills within one month of orientation.
Must be able to acquire skills and training to work in the patient care setting as needed.
Should demonstrate advanced competency in basic nursing skills.
Excellent interpersonal relationships with others, including patients, visitors, colleagues, management, and the public.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must possess the ability to learn basic computer skills.
May seek advancement in the clinical area by meeting approved educational degrees, educational certifications or national certification.
Must be familiar with all facets of nursing functions and patient care.
Must be comfortable practicing patience and good judgment in difficult situations.
Should be able to work with a team or independently as needed.
Approved as a Medication Nurse.
Good physical and mental health.
Must be able, without limitation, to lift, bend, pull and push, or stand for long periods of time using proper body mechanics.
Must possess visual acuity with corrective lenses to read printed material and visualize patients to the degree that changes in color or respirations can be detected; hearing ability with auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker and examination of the chest using a stethoscope; and speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information.
Must demonstrate the ability to wear properly fitting respiratory mask for periods of time without limitations.