Registered Nurse: Lead Care & Clinical Growth

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

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a capable registered nurse with a focus on expanding knowledge and leading on the unit. The role involves direct patient care within the nursing process, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and participation in governance councils and quality initiatives.

New graduates may join the RN Residency Program; experienced RNs contribute to patient outcomes, safety culture, and patient experience while mentoring others and supporting discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Associate Nursing Degree is required.
• One year of professional RN experience; new graduates referred to RN Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within nursing process framework and coordinate care on assigned units.
• Document clinical care in the electronic medical record and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in governance councils and quality initiatives.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff and contribute to unit leadership activities.
• Assist with discharge planning and maintain a culture of safety and patient experience focus.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Leadership potential

Professionalism

Education

Georgia RN licensure

Associate Nursing Degree

Bachelor of Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a capable registered nurse with a focus on expanding knowledge and leading on the unit. The role involves direct patient care within the nursing process, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and participation in governance councils and quality initiatives.

New graduates may join the RN Residency Program; experienced RNs contribute to patient outcomes, safety culture, and patient experience while mentoring others and supporting discharge planning.