Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg, Days

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, a 376-bed community hospital, seeks an RN for Medical/Surgical, delivering safe, compassionate care using the nursing process in an acute care setting.

You will collaborate with the care team, manage assessments, care plans, med administration, and discharge planning, while adhering to professional standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. A BSN is preferred, but an associate degree is required, with current RN licensure and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• BSN degree is preferred.
• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required.
• BLS, ACLS, CPI required per facility policy.
• Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
• Administers medications and treatments per policy and physician orders.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and education timely and accurately.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination and discharge planning.
• Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

EMR systems

Communication

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high‑performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease‑specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
• Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
• Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
• Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expectations

• Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in high‑stress situations with diverse patient populations
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy
• Specialty certification (e.g., RN‑BC, CMSRN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated critical thinking, decision‑making, and effective prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.