Unit Assistant - MICU - Medical ICU - nights
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.

Job Info

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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

This Unit Assistant position is Part Time nights.

Schedule: 7:00pm- 7:00am, 2 12 hour shifts per week. Days of the week vary with every other weekend rotation.

Location: NGMC Gainesville Medical ICU

Sign-on bonus eligible

Department overview:

The MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) provides comprehensive care to medical patients requiring intense monitoring and nursing care. Each of the 16-beds has bedside monitors with central monitoring. Each monitor has electrocardiogram, NIBP, O2 saturation, and three pressure modules available with the capability of adding one additional pressure module, CO2 module or temperature module.

The scope of care includes the medical and nursing management of patients: (1) who experience the acute onset of any disease affecting any organ system, (2) who is at risk of developing life-threatening complications as a result of their acute disease state or injury, and (3) who suffer exacerbations of chronic disease states. Patient care in the MICU includes early detection and prevention of complications, management of complex physiological problems, patient/family education and family psychosocial support systems.

Patients who suffer from reversible disease and are admitted for aggressive medical treatment that cannot be provided elsewhere in the hospital. Some examples are patients with:

• Respiratory failure
• Hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring and/or close observation
• Drug overdose if medically unstable
• Multisystem Organ Failure
• Hyperglycemia / Hypoglycemia

Therapies in the MICU may include peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and conventional ventilation support. Monitoring includes central venous pressure, pulmonary artery, arterial line, electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, and apnea monitoring.

Job Summary:

A non-licensed, staff member who is trained to be flexible in a variety of nursing support and transport duties. Performs a variety of clinical tasks including, but not limited to nursing units, cleaning and stocking of patients' rooms and other unit areas, and direct patient care within the scope of defined practice. Functions under the direct supervision of the shift primary nurse. Cares for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

We're looking for someone who:

• Admits mistakes and shortcomings
• Communicates Effectively
• Takes Initiative
• Empathetic
• Promotes Teamwork
• Adapts to Change

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant or successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Course if a nursing student
• Must have Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
• Previous experience in patient care setting preferred but not required

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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