South Georgia Medical Center is hiring for a Medical Surgical Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)/Charge Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) for our Lanier Campus  work full-time in Lakeland, Georgia.  This full-time opportunity will be a day shift position.  

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) Registered Nurse (RN) will ensure the delivery of quality patient care on a shift and provides patient care through implementation of the nursing process of all age groups cared for on the unit, coordinate patient's plan of care with physicians and other disciplines, manage shifts within established budgetary parameters, and supervise, manages and actively assists in staff development on assigned shift.

Med/Surg PCC Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates delegates and provides professional care to patients assigned to a specific Patient Care Unit, in accordance with prescribed, delegated medical regimen and medical center policies. 
• Provides patient care based on the nursing process considering the physical and developmental age of the patient in compliance with the organizational P/P and Georgia State Board of Nursing regulations.
• Provides direction and supervision to the LPN, NA, and unit clerical staff to insure safe and efficient patient care by coordination of the patient care team.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1.       Current RN license in the State of Georgia.

2.       Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.

3.       Previous experience in nursing, including: Relevant clinical experience required. Leadership, supervision, and/or management experience preferred.

4.       Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.

5.       Demonstrated ability to assess and adapt to new situations, think critically, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques, and demonstrate appropriate verbal, non-verbal and behavioral communication.

6.       Ability to lead and develop others individually and as a team.

7.       Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.

8.       Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.

9.       Demonstrated current knowledge of patient care, leadership, and management principles.

South Georgia Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical system dedicated to be the leader in improving the health, wellness and quality of life in the community. With 418 licensed beds and more than 300 affiliated physicians and 2,600 employees, SGMC, its campuses, and affiliates provide a broad range of high quality healthcare services. SGMC is located in Valdosta, Georgia and serves 380,000 residents across a 15-county service area.

SGMC was established to care for the sick and injured, regardless of sex, race, creed, color, nationality, handicap or disability. As a self-supporting medical system, SGMC proudly provides care for the sick and injured with no local tax support. Because SGMC is publicly owned and operated, any earnings are reinvested back into the system's facilities and services. This also allows SGMC to fund valuable outreach and education programs that benefit local students, seniors, the uninsured and many others.

SGMC is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the highest mark of quality in the healthcare field, and has earned additional recognition at the state and national level. 

If you want to work on a highly-regarded team, improve your skills, and work with the most advanced technology, apply today! You may also contact our recruiter at bridget.gray@sgmc.org.