Registered Nurse - RN - NGPG - Infectious Disease - Gainesville - Full Time

Northeast-Georgia-Health-System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across outpatient settings. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with providers and the care team to support acute and chronic conditions and preventive health goals.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient education, and safety, with responsibilities spanning triage, medication administration, documentation, and care

Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license and BLS certification.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• 1–2 years inpatient or outpatient RN experience; cardiology/ED/CC preferred.
• ANCC Ambulatory Nursing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop plans of care with providers.
• Triage walk‑in, phone and electronic encounters; prioritize urgent care.
• Administer and document medications; perform RN scope procedures including lab draws and IV starts.
• Document assessments and communications in the EMR; coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to MA/LPN as appropriate; support clinic operations.
• Participate in emergency drills and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Georgia RN license

BLS certification

ANCC Ambulatory Nursing Certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

Job Category:Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryThe Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered nursing care across a variety of outpatient settings. Utilizing the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—the RN provides safe, evidence‑based clinical care while collaborating with providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members. This role requires strong critical‑thinking skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support patients with acute needs, chronic conditions, and preventive health goals.The RN promotes optimal patient outcomes by coordinating care, supporting nurse‑sensitive quality indicators, ensuring continuity across the care continuum, and engaging patients and families in education and self‑management. This position also plays a key role in maintaining patient safety, improving clinical processes, and supporting organizational quality initiatives.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Active Georgia License Registered Nurse. Current BLS.Educational Requirements: Associates DegreeMinimum Experience: Two (2) years experience as a RN via inpatient or outpatient setting or One (1) year experience Cardiology, ED or Critical Care. ANCC Ambulatory Nursing Certification.Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years in cardiologyOther:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCurrent Basic Life Support CertificationSuccessful completion of nursing skills checklistStrong communication and interpersonal skillsPerforms effectively in stressful situationsAbility to work collaboratively with a team of working professionalsEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive physical and emotional assessments during in-person, phone and electronic encounters; complete initial and ongoing assessment and develop plans of care in collaboration with providersTriage walk-in, phone and electronic encounters; prioritize care based on urgency, addressing acute needs promptly and implementing physician orders or protocols within appropriate time framesAdminister and document medications accurately; perform clinical procedures including but not limited to lab draws, IV starts, medication administration, diagnostic support and specialized clinical treatments within RN scope of practiceRecognize, report and document significant changes in patient condition: act rapidly in acute or emergency situation following departmental procedures.Provide patient education, support chronic disease management and participate in complex care coordinationDocument all assessments, interventions and communications clearly and thoroughly in the EMRServe as a clinical resource for MA, LPN and non-licensed staff; appropriately delegate and supervise tasks to ensure timely, accurate patient careCollaborate with providers, the Practice Manager and interdisciplinary team to support patient care and clinic operationsParticipate in emergency preparedness activities, mock codes, CPR requirements and organizational drillsPromote a positive work environment through professional communication, teamwork and respect for patients, families, providers and staffSupport quality and safety initiatives, including nurse-sensitive indicators and process improvement effortsSupports Transitional Care Management by conducting timely post-discharge phone calls, reconciling medications, coordinating hospital follow up appointments, patient and family education and identifying early signs of deterioration to prevent readmissionsReceives critical labs or urgent testing results and immediately relays to the appropriate care team. Reviews documentation from care team to answer patient questions regarding treatment plans.Other Duties as Assigned within Scope of PracticePhysical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of timeStanding/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of timePushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of timeIntensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, DrivingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.