Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department - FT Nights

Northeast Georgia Health System•Demorest, GA

11d

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The nurse provides direct, safe patient care using the nursing process and coordinates care for assigned patients during a shift to promote clinical outcomes. The role involves caring for a variety of complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, continuing to develop clinical knowledge and skills, and using feedback to improve practice. Nurses are expected to consult with more experienced clinicians when appropriate and contribute to a supportive, effective nursing team. The position includes bedside leadership and participation in shared governance, unit and organizational committees, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, education, and patient-experience initiatives. The nurse may serve as a charge nurse, preceptor, unit champion, or super user, and supports a healthy work environment, cultural intelligence, inclusion, and workplace safety.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or diploma required.
At least 1 year of RN experience, demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations, or meeting experience requirements upon hire.
Ability to deliver safe, effective, and efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels; consideration for others and a customer-service orientation.
Ability to prioritize effectively, recognize problems, and use evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated personal mastery, leadership of self and others as appropriate, appropriate delegation, and support for the NGHS shared governance model.
Basic computer skills to operate computer systems used on the unit.
Ability to perform job tasks involving reading, writing, reasoning, talking, and keyboarding.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous specialty experience.
Participation in an advanced training skill not required of all registered nurses on the unit, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, safe patient care based on the nursing process and coordinate care for assigned patients during a shift.
Deliver effective, efficient care in accordance with population-specific guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Prioritize care, recognize problems, and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, and colleagues.
Serve as a charge nurse and help ensure patient care is cost-effective, high-quality, and patient-focused.
Serve on and lead teams in daily practice, participate in a NGMC committee or council, and take part in unit-based shared governance.
Role model behaviors that foster trust, empathy, support, healthy working relationships, and a positive work environment.
Support quality, patient safety, satisfaction, and error-prevention efforts by incorporating national and organizational goals and safety tools.
Share knowledge and expertise, support continuous learning, and share relevant research materials with the healthcare team.
Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities; assist with unit education, in-services, and skills validation.
Serve as a preceptor as needed for students, nurse residents, and experienced nurses.
Advocate for cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and healthy relationships; practice techniques to mitigate workplace violence.
Complete unit-based audits, provide data to management, and participate in activities to improve patient experience, employee engagement, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Serve as a unit-based champion and super user as needed.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and seek mentoring and feedback for professional development.