Registered Nurse Float-ICU days

gmh; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Employee Support

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Nurse Float to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and coordinate across settings using the nursing process. You will educate patients and families, advocate for rights, and participate in performance improvement as part of a clinical team.

The role requires Georgia RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, an ADN, and 4+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on leadership and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• 4+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
• Provides clinical leadership for all staff members, exhibits professional standards, and maintains a strong team focus.
• Identifies expected outcomes for the patient/family.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nurse diagnoses or issues.
• Develops an individualized plan of care that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Coordinates care delivery.
• Executes the individualized patient/family plan.
• Develops an individualized plan of care that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Coordinates care delivery.
• Executes the individualized patient/family plan.
• Evaluates progress toward achievement of outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient/family rights and educates patient/family concerning their responsibilities.
• Provides education to patient/family and other health care providers.
• Provides leadership for continuous performance improvement.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Integrity & Accountability

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Respect & Inclusion

Quality & Safety

Adaptability & Resilience

Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Professionalism

Employee Experience Focus

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse Float is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assuring continuity of care, coordinating the care across settings and among caregivers, managing information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Registered Nurse Float utilizes the nursing process which includes the components of assessment, nurse diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation. The role of the Registered Nurse Float also includes, patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, leadership and professional development. As a member of the health care team, Registered Nurse Float demonstrates nursing expertise, as a clinician, leader, collaborator and innovator of care and services.

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
• Provides clinical leadership for all staff members, exhibits professional standards, and maintains a strong team focus.
• Identifies expected outcomes for the patient/family.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nurse diagnoses or issues.
• Develops an individualized plan of care that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Coordinates care delivery.
• Executes the individualized patient/family plan.
• Develops an individualized plan of care that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Coordinates care delivery.
• Executes the individualized patient/family plan.
• Evaluates progress toward achievement of outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient/family rights and educates patient/family concerning their responsibilities.
• Provides education to patient/family and other health care providers.
• Provides leadership for continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications:

• Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• 4+ years of experience

Core Competencies

These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care - Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability - Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork - Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication - Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion - Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety - Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience - Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism - Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus - Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards

At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

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