Evans Freestanding ER RN

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking an ER Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient-centered care. This role involves assessing patient needs, performing medical procedures, and educating patients and families. Required qualifications include RN licensure and ACLS/BLS certifications within 30 days. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and tuition support. Join us in providing compassionate care in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Emergency Nursing certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly for effective management.
• Performs procedures and documents care in patient medical records.
• Responds to patient requests promptly and anticipates needs.
• Teaches patients and families about conditions and care.
• Guides families in non-medicinal follow-up measures.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Emergency Nursing certification

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Evans Freestanding Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) 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 ER RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The ER RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate interventions.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Responds promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs and resolving them proactively.
• Teaches patients, families and caregivers about the medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex terminology.
• Guides patients/families/caregivers in non‑medicinal follow‑up measures such as diet, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes, preparing them for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Emergency Nursing certification (e.g., Pediatric Emergency Nursing, PALS, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support), or completion of an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Additional Requirements

No travel required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time‑off programs: paid leave, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%–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: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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