What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE, OPEN HEART SURGERIES position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: MAIN CAMPUS
Date Posted: May 12, 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: OPEN HEART
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0630-1500 with call
POSITION SUMMARY
â Provides patient care through implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit.
â Functions as patient advocate.
â Provides patient education.
â Coordinates patientâs plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
â Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Healthâs values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
â Education, Certification, & Licensure: ⬠Current RN License in State of Georgia. ⬠Current CPR (C) required. ⬠Applicable specialty certification preferred.
â One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.
â Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
â Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
â Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
â Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
â 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and operation of clinical and office equipment. 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 telecommunications devices on a regular basis (e.g., I.V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers).
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