RN — Patient Care, Safety & Evidence‑Based Practice

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse to participate in patient-centered care across units. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, nursing process delivery, safety culture, and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional development and certifications.

Responsibilities include care coordination, accurate documentation, and potential float to other units to meet patient care needs. BSN preferred; active RN license required for state practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active registered nurse (RN) license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Computer literacy

Education

RN licensure

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Atrium Health in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse to participate in patient-centered care across units. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, nursing process delivery, safety culture, and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional development and certifications.

Responsibilities include care coordination, accurate documentation, and potential float to other units to meet patient care needs. BSN preferred; active RN license required for state practice.