Perioperative Nurse Leader & Mentor

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a capable RN in Georgia to provide direct patient care, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and contribute to quality initiatives. The role supports new graduates through the RN Residency Program, facilitating growth in perioperative and procedural areas.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and active participation in governance and patient safety efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; RN residency for new grads.
• One year of RN professional experience; peri-op 101 or equivalent preferred.
• New graduate RNs or those with <1 year experience will be referred to RN Residency Program.
• Preferred: BSN, national certification in clinical specialty, and professional organization membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care following the nursing process.
• Document all care using the EMR.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and discharge planning.
• Participate in shared governance and nursing quality initiatives.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff and contribute to unit leadership.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Leadership

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

RN License GA

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN

Tools

EMR

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a capable RN in Georgia to provide direct patient care, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and contribute to quality initiatives. The role supports new graduates through the RN Residency Program, facilitating growth in perioperative and procedural areas.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and active participation in governance and patient safety efforts.