Position Purpose:
Carries out routine patient care duties & related activities under the direct supervision of a RN.
What you will do:
Able to assess the direct/indirect needs of the patient w/in the scope of their practice; plans/prioritize patient care needs; implements appropriate patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of specific patient care activities; communicates patient care needs; confidentiality issues; & maintains current knowledge base including basic knowledge of growth & development. Must be pleasant, polite & understanding dealing w/ patient, answering the phone or interacting w/ hospital personnel & guests. Must be quick to respond to stat requests. Must have initiative to react to changes in work needs. Must be able to work in stressful situations. Should be clean, neat, & have a “professional” appearance. Must have a high degree of initiative & good decision-making ability.
What you will need:
A: Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR required at time of hire or w/in 1 week of hire date, during orientation.
B. Education: High School Diploma required. Formal specialty training preferred.
C: Experience: 1 year of direct patient care required. Medical terminology, phlebotomy & EKG experience preferred.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners
Is based in beautiful Athens, Georgia, a regional hub and city of 128,000 that is home to the University of Georgia and is nationally known for its arts, sports, recreational, cultural and educational amenities.
Ministry/Facility Information:
A member of Trinity Health, the third largest non-for-profit health system in the U.S.
St Mary’s Health Care System is a regional not-for-profit Catholic teaching healthcare system inclusive of three hospitals, St Mary’s Medical Group, Graduate Medical Education, Home Health, Hospice Services, Senior Living, extensive outpatient services, auxiliary/volunteer services and clinical affiliations with the University of Georgia/Augusta University.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.