Registered Nurse (RN) - Atrium Health Navicent

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

22h

About The Position

This is an opportunity to connect with Atrium Health Navicent’s Talent Sourcing team and explore current or upcoming registered nurse opportunities that may align with the applicant’s experience, interests, and career goals. Available vacancies may be full-time, part-time, or PRN, with day and night schedules and 12-hour shifts. The position is based at Atrium Health Navicent, a regional referral center in central Georgia providing advanced treatments, research, and specialized care. The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate care, and effective communication to support a safe patient environment and a positive experience across the continuum of care. Nurses may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care, understand growth and development across the lifespan, and assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required depending on the specialty. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30; compensation may depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training. Additional premium or incentive pay may apply to select positions.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Active registered nurse license, either multi-state compact and/or single-state, with privileges to practice in the state or states where nursing services are provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures when required.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient-care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.