What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, 4S OBSERVATION position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 12 HR DAY
Facility: MAIN CAMPUS
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2026
Description
WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH
Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going intoâ including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
- Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION : Main Campus
DEPARTMENT: 4S OBSERVATION
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift, 1845-0715
POSITION SUMMARY
- Ensures 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.
- Coordinates patientâs plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
- Maintains an atmosphere which ensures SGMC Healthâs mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.
- Manages shift within established budgetary parameters.
- Supervises, manages and actively assists in staff development on assigned shift.
- Education, licensure and certification. ⬠Current RN license in the State of Georgia. ⬠Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
- Previous experience in nursing, including: ⬠Relevant clinical experience required. ⬠Leadership, supervision, and/or management experience preferred.
- Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
- 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.
- Ability to lead and develop others individually and as a team.
- 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.
- Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of patient care, leadership, and management principles.
Works primarily in hospital or clinic setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunicates devices on a regular basis (e.g., I.V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers). Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).
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