Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: SGMC SURGERY CTR
Date Posted: Nov 19, 2024
Description
Location: SGMC Surgery Center
Department: SPN - GASTROENTEROLOGY
Schedule: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-5 M-F
POSITION SUMMARY
The APRN is under the direction of the supervising Physician Medical Staff member. The APRN may practice only as prescribed in their job description, and as defined in the SGMC credentialing process. The APRN may perform advanced nursing functions and certain medical acts which include, but are not limited to, ordering drugs, treatments and diagnostic studies such as provided in O.C.G.A 43-34-26.1 and Chapter 41-0-13. The APRN may perform those tasks which they are qualified to perform, for which the sponsoring physician has privileges, and for which protocols signed by the supervising physicians exist. The APRN participates in the QA and PI process and provides education and consultation services in area of expertise.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Works primarily in hospital setting, including clinical/patient care areas. Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (occasionally in excess of fifty (50) pounds). Mental effort required to assess, plan, and make or recommend decisions in complex environment. Likely to be exposed to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases. Duties require considerable walking, stooping, standing, bending, pushing, lifting (possibly in excess of 50 lbs.), occasional times of sitting, twisting, and kneeling. Ability to operate medical equipment instruments and office equipment. Require visual and auditory acuity, balance, hand dexterity, mobility of body, and mechanical ability. Long shifts, weekend and holiday hours. Takes call as necessary Considerable mental effort, ability to work in a confined high stress environment. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).