Rapid Response Nurse — Acute Care Excellence

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and coordinate across care settings. You will educate patients and families, maintain a safe environment, and support continuity of care using the nursing process.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and commitment to quality and safety, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within Grady’s mission to deliver compassionate, equitable care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• A Bachelors of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• One (1) or more years* experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) health care provider card required.
• ACLS Certification required for all the following areas. New Graduates must obtain within 90 days of employment: All Critical Care, Emergency Care Center (ECC), GI/Cath Laboratory, Labor & Delivery, All Intermediate Care, Post Acute Care Unit (PACU).

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive patient care.
• Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers to assure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver care (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Participate in advocacy, performance improvement, leadership, problem solving, delegation, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and coordinate across care settings. You will educate patients and families, maintain a safe environment, and support continuity of care using the nursing process.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and commitment to quality and safety, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within Grady’s mission to deliver compassionate, equitable care.