Registered Nurse RN - Surgical Trauma - PRN A or B

Northeast-Georgia-Health-System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Surgical Unit in a verified Level 1 Trauma Center. The 20‑room unit provides care for trauma and acute care surgery patients, requiring strong clinical judgment and teamwork.

Minimum qualifications include an Georgia RN license and an Associate’s degree in Nursing; one year of RN experience is preferred, with a residency option for new graduates. This is an on‑site, full‑time evening/midnight shift opportunity.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Georgia
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• One year of experience as a professional RN; RN Residency Program for new grads

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care and document using the EMR.
• Assess patients, monitor responses, and adjust plans of care.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and discharge planning; ensure safety and quality.
• Comply with DNV standards and organizational polices; participate in PI processes.
• Support shared governance and unit leadership, including delegation and supervision as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Category:Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryThe Trauma Surgical Unit is a 20-room nursing unit. On Trauma Surgical, as part of a verified Level 1 Trauma Center, exceptional care is delivered to a vast array of trauma and acute care surgery patients, including, but not limited to:Trauma surgery and related multi-system injuriesOrthopedic trauma and related injuriesEmergent and scheduled acute care surgeryOther Neurosurgical and Vascular surgical patients, as well as limited medical overflowMinimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in GeorgiaEducational Requirements: Associates DegreeMinimum Experience:Other: One year of experience as a professional RN. New graduate RNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the RN Residency Program.Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications: National certification in clinical specialtyPreferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing DegreePreferred Experience: Long Term Care: One year experienceOther: Membership is professional organizationJob Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDelivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelinesActively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer serviceEffectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practiceDemonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance modelBasic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unitEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesClinical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration. Manages care for basic patient assignment and progresses to care for increasingly complex patients. Accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable. Understands and complies with all DNV standards. Accesses and follows polices. Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care appropriately. Consistently coordinates interdisciplinary care. Uses resources effectively to reduce waste. Participates in PI processes. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with DNV regulations. Coordinates discharge planning. Actively contributes to a culture of safety within the organization.Interpersonal Skills and Relationships: Includes the patient and family in patient care. Provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/ family. Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors. Participates in organizational and unit based customer service initiatives.Critical Thinking Skills and Innovation: Plans patient care based on assessment. Displays basic prioritization and time management skills. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care. Utilizes resources on the unit to increase understanding of the care of unfamiliar patient populations. Recognizes signs of deteriorating patient and accesses appropriate resources. Reads nursing research/EBP articles. Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure. Recognizes existence of nursing practice trends and questions care as it relates to evidence based practice. Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care.Leadership and Professional Development: Supports unit goals. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives. Completes a professional development plan and shows progress on personal learning goals. Supervises and ensures completion of task assigned to ancillary/support staff. Participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community. Appropriately delegates tasks. Seeks resources by actively consulting with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates support of shared governance through awareness of initiatives and by providing input. Serves in a unit leadership role(s). Serves as the Nurse in Charge as necessary fulfilling the following responsibilities: a. patient flow, b. matches given resources to patients for shift, c. escalates concerns using the chain of command.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, KeyboardingWorking 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.