Swingbed Coordinator - Brooks County Hospital Job Description

Education Requirements:

Graduate of a school of Professional Nursing.

Licensed in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.

Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Experience:

Must have minimum of two years in hospital based work.

Knowledge of required care for subacute patient population and Case Manager duties; or be able to acquire skills within one
month of orientation.

Must be able to acquire skills and training to work in the patient care setting as needed.

Required Skills:

Must demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills.

Must maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with others.

Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Must possess the ability to learn basic computer skills.

May seek advancement in the clinical area by meeting approved educational degrees, educational certifications or
national certification.

Must be familiar with all facets of nursing functions and patient care.

Approved as a Medication Nurse.

Physical Demands:

Good physical and mental health.

Must be able, without limitation to lift, bend, pull and push, or stand for long periods of time using proper body mechanics.

Must possess visual acuity with corrective lenses to read printed material and visualize patients to the degree that changes in color or respirations can be detected; hearing ability with auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker and auscultation of the chest using a stethoscope; and speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information.

Must demonstrate the ability to wear properly fitting respiratory mask for periods of time without limitations.

Must have the ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with other in the workplace as essential functions of the job.

Supervises: Aides

Supervised By: Director of Nursing

Performance Standards:

Organization Wide
Maintains a professional image.
Makes a conscientious effort to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment.
Assumes responsibility for institutional requirements.
Customer Service
Interpersonal skills
Demonstrates pride in the organization.
Strives to work well as a team member.

Registered Nurse Core
Utilizes the nursing process in planning or providing care for patients/residents ages
(adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Maintains safe environment for patients/residents, co-workers and self.
Assumes responsibility for professional activities.
Demonstrates effective leadership and organizational skills.

Swingbed Coord.-BCH
Conducts weekly Swingbed meetings with all clinical disciplines to coordinate care and ensure up to date nursing care plan.

Monitors clinical care for Swingbed patients and works with Nurse Manager to ensure all clinical activities are completed.

Coordinates activities program for Subacute patients relative to patients served including adults and geriatrics.

In the absence of the Case Manager, assumes responsibility for Swingbed admissions.

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, three nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Brooks County Hospital in Quitman, Grady General Hospital in Cairo, and Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide the citizens of South Georgia and North Florida with high-quality, patient-focused healthcare in a cost-effective manner.

Vision

To be the best healthcare system in our region.