Registered Nurse - Medical Acute Care

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Nursing - Registered Nurse

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Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Registered Nurse (RN II) - Medical Acute Care Unit

Join the Opening Team of NGHS's New Medical Acute Care Unit | 5th Floor, Orange Tower

Be part of something new and exciting at Northeast Georgia Health System! We're opening a brand-new Medical Acute Care Unit on the 5th Floor of the Orange Tower and are looking for compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses to help build a culture of excellence from day one.

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative team focused on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing nursing excellence, and creating an outstanding experience for patients, families, and team members.

Why Join This New Unit?

• Help launch and shape a new Medical Acute Care unit
• Collaborate with a highly engaged interdisciplinary team
• Work in a culture that values shared governance, professional growth, and nurse-led innovation
• Participate in Unit Council, Nursing Quality Teams, and initiatives that improve patient outcomes and employee engagement
• Grow your clinical expertise while caring for a diverse and complex patient population
• Build meaningful relationships with teammates committed to excellence

What You'll Do

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to medical acute care patients
• Coordinate and manage care using the nursing process
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and other care team members
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to support excellent patient outcomes
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers, students, and new team members
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient experience, employee engagement, and nursing excellence initiatives
• Support NGHS's Professional Nursing Governance and shared governance model
• Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

• Current Georgia RN license
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience
• Demonstrated competency in providing safe, effective patient care

Preferred

• BSN
• Previous Medical/Surgical, Acute Care, Progressive Care, or Hospital-based nursing experience
• Interest in professional development, shared governance, and leadership opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

You are a clinically strong nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You embrace teamwork, continuous learning, and the opportunity to help build a high-performing nursing culture within a new unit.

Why NGHS?

At NGHS, nurses are empowered to grow professionally, lead improvements in care delivery, and make a meaningful difference every day. Join a nationally recognized health system committed to Nursing Excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Launch your next chapter with NGHS and be part of the team opening our new Medical Acute Care Unit in the Orange Tower. Apply today!

Working 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.