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Registered Nurse, Open HEART Surgeries

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SGMC Health

Valdosta, Georgia

Eligibility
General

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour 8 hour
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN license ⚬ Current RN License in State of Georgia. ⚬ Current CPR (C) required. ⚬ Applicable specialty certification preferred.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

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Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
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Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
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Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
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Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Also asks
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.

Preferred

License
⚬ Current RN License in State of Georgia. ⚬ Current CPR (C) required. ⚬ Applicable specialty certification preferred. Check your license
Experience
One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k/Retirement
  • PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability

The role and schedule

On call
On-call rotation

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

SGMC Health logo
SGMC Health
Hospital
SGMC Health
Address
2501 NORTH PATTERSON STREET, PO BOX 1727, VALDOSTA, GA, 31602
CMS rating
2 of 5 stars
Beds
261

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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 into– 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

  • Provides patient care through implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit.
  • Functions as patient advocate.
  • Provides patient education.
  • Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
  • Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Health’s values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Education, Certification, & Licensure:

⚬ Current RN License in State of Georgia. ⚬ Current CPR (C) required. ⚬ Applicable specialty certification preferred.

  • One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.
  • Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
  • Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
  • 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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What's around it?

SGMC Health · Valdosta, GA

Valdosta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent
$1,054/mo
Household income
$45,925/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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