Emergency Room RN

Memorial Satilla Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Georgia, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves effectively managing patient pain, performing medical procedures as required, and educating patients and families on their health conditions. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and RN certification, with a requirement for BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications obtained within the first 30 days. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Associate Degree is required.
• Must obtain BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 30 days of employment.
• 1 year of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Assess and manage patient pain effectively.
• Teach patients about their medical conditions and care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Pain management

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Sign-on Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

Qualifications

• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 year experience required

No Travel Required

No travel required.

Benefits

Memorial Satilla Health offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.