RN Observation

Memorial Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the 1 West Observation Unit. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating with medical providers to ensure comprehensive support. The successful candidate will have an ASN or BSN and will need to obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within the first month.

The position includes assessing patient conditions, performing medical procedures, and educating patients and families. Memorial Health offers a robust benefits package, ensuring the well-being of its colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ASN or BSN required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions during admission and shifts.
• Perform medical procedures as ordered by providers.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

ASN or BSN

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

As a Registered Nurse on our 1 West Observation Unit, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role

• Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient’s medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• ASN or BSN required.

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.