Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support (free counseling)

Paid time off & disability coverage

Retirement & 401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team, balancing clinical duties with patient advocacy and education.

You will assess pain, perform procedures, document care, respond to requests, and teach patients and families about conditions, plans, medications, and follow-up steps.

Qualifications

• RN coordinates and delivers high-quality patient-centered care in ED.
• Collaborates with medical providers and care team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Implements pain management and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient pain regularly and promote effective pain management.
• Perform procedures and document care in the patient medical record.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Teach patients and families about conditions, plans, medications and follow-up measures.
• Educate on non-medicinal follow-up measures and self-management.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Spt

Basic Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt

(RN) Registered Nurse

Associate Degree

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As aRegistered Nurse Emergency Department, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.You'llhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

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.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, includingfree counselingand referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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
• Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is a regional health system featuring a state-of-the-art hospital, cancer center and a network of physician practices that serve Vidalia, GA. and the surrounding communities. Meadows Health includes the only nationally accredited hospital in Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen and Tattnall counties.

Meadows offers the latest in medical advancements including cutting-edge cancer care, life-saving heart attack procedures, women's services, wound care, orthopedic medicine and more.

Whether you're exploring the scenic outdoors, participating in the famous Vidalia Onion Festival, or savoring local culinary delights, Vidalia offers something for everyone. This is the perfect destination for travelers, families, and locals alike to enjoy unique attractions, community events, and the beauty of South Georgia.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Emergency Department opening.

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.