Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department - FT Nights

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

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 serves a variety of complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and calls for continued development of clinical knowledge, skills, and bedside leadership. New graduate nurses focus on building skills and gradually taking on patients with greater complexity, consulting experienced clinicians and using feedback for professional growth. The nurse contributes to a collaborative, safe work environment; supports quality improvement and shared governance; and participates in unit and interdisciplinary activities. Care includes assessing individualized clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, planning and documenting care, educating patients and families, coordinating transitions and community resources, and applying safety and evidence-based practices. Nurses are expected to pursue ongoing development and contribute to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. The position requires an associate degree, ADN, or nursing diploma and a current, unencumbered Georgia RN license. Applicants need 0–1 year of RN experience, including successful completion of new graduate orientation or an RN refresher course for acute care nurses. Specialty certification and a BSN are preferred. The work shift is listed as 12-hour evening-to-morning. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds, as well as frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and kneeling, stooping, or bending.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited nursing program and holds a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Georgia.
Associate's degree, ADN, or nursing diploma required.
0–1 year of RN experience, with successful completion of new graduate orientation or successful completion of an RN refresher course for acute care nurses.
Ability to deliver safe, effective, and efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and colleagues.
Ability to prioritize, recognize problems, and use evidence-based practice.
Basic computer skills necessary to operate unit computer systems.

Nice To Haves

National certification in a clinical specialty, as eligible.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous specialty experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, direct patient care using the nursing process and coordinate care for assigned patients during the shift.
Formulate individualized plans of care and daily goals, and document in patient and unit records according to health system standards.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other disciplines.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, unit council, nursing quality teams, shared governance, and improvement initiatives as appropriate.
Provide patient and family education and help connect them with appropriate community resources and post-acute care.
Use safety practices and error-prevention tools, speak up about safety concerns, conduct medication cross-checks, and report workplace hazards.
Seek guidance and feedback, engage in reflective practice, and pursue ongoing clinical learning and professional development.
Develop delegation, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills while maintaining accountability for care.
Contribute to a respectful, compassionate, and healthy work environment and support quality, patient safety, and satisfaction outcomes.
Practice responsible stewardship, maintain confidentiality, and follow organizational policies and procedures.