Wellstar
Integrated health system delivering comprehensive care
Registered Nurse - Acute Care, Medsurg Oncology
About the job
- Completion of an accredited or approved school of nursing with required clinical hours.
- An Associate's degree in nursing, nursing diploma, or bachelor's degree in nursing is required or preferred as specified.
- A current registered nurse license, either single-state or compact multi-state.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Less than one year of experience is required.
- Direct patient care experience is preferred.
- Compliance with the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, nursing scope of practice, Code of Ethics standards, health system policies, and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Perform the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation, using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
- Provide individualized, relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to population-specific characteristics and cultural diversity.
- Partner with patients and significant others through bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, patient teaching, updates, and goal-focused care planning.
- Practice according to current clinical practice standards.
- Coordinate and document safe, high-quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication, rounds, case reviews, and timely documentation.
- Participate in performance improvement, nursing research, research utilization, shared governance, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Complete initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific education.
- Serve as a preceptor or mentor for professional nurses, staff, and students.
- Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement, including value analysis of patient care products.
- Participate in data collection, formulate relevant clinical questions, consult experts, and use evidence and appropriate resources to address practice questions.
- Plan proactively for patients across the care continuum while providing direct patient care.
- Participate in developing protocols and procedures with care managers and other healthcare team members to improve outcomes.
- Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
- Direct patient care experience.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing.
About the company
Wellstar Health System provides comprehensive medical care across Georgia through hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice and home care services, supported by nearly 30,000 team members. It operates a network that combines primary care and specialty medicine, including multiple trauma centers and a large Emergency Department; patients access care through inpatient facilities, outpatient centers, and home health, supported by an integrated care model. Wellstar differentiates itself with an inclusive culture, high-quality care, and strong workplace recognition, while being one of Georgia's largest integrated health systems with multiple trauma centers and a top emergency department. Its goal is to improve health and well-being for everyone served by compassionate care, pursuing excellence, and transforming how healthcare is delivered.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1997
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What believers are saying
- Stephens County Hospital deal announced September 2, 2026 expands reach to 14 hospitals.
- Columbia County Medical Center started seeing patients August 26, adding 100 beds in Grovetown.
- Curative named Wellstar cornerstone network partner August 21, broadening employer-driven patient volume.
What critics are saying
- Wellstar cut 761 corporate jobs on July 28, 2026, signaling execution strain.
- Stephens County approval can stall until late 2026, delaying synergies and distracting leadership.
- One bad patient-safety event at new hospitals would damage Georgia referrals and regulator trust.
What makes Wellstar unique
- Wellstar runs 12 hospitals after Mountain Lakes closed August 10, 2026.
- Columbia County Medical Center opened August 26, 2026 with six ORs and ICU-convertible rooms.
- Wellstar anchors Georgia access through tele-stroke, specialist networks, and Curative's 400-plus locations.
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↑ 11%Hyundai Hope on Wheels donates $400,000 to Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia. Posted: Sep 17, 2026 / 05:29 PM EDT Updated: Sep 17, 2026 / 05:29 PM EDT AUGUSTA, Ga, (WJBF) - Hyundai presented a $400,000 check to the Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia on Thursday. Little patients who were there decorated a while Hyundai vehicle with their painted hand prints. The handprints represent the children who fought cancer and won, those fighting now, and those whose memories live on. Dr. Ted Johnson, a pediatrics professor at Augusta University, shared what the donation means for the fight against cancer. "They weren't cured with their upfront therapy and they essentially don't have options that are known to be curative for them, and that's where the research comes in is in providing the hope of new treatments that may make a big difference for them in the future," he said. "We are still in the fight to end childhood cancer," said Mike Donahue, senior regional manager of merchandising at Hyundai. "Again, you can mark our words right now we are here with you all the way to the end till no family ever has to hear the words you have cancer." This is the 15th year Hyundai's Hope Hope on Wheels has donated to the children's hospital. Photojournalist credit: Gary Hipps
Children's Hospital of Georgia awarded $400K for cancer research. Published: Sep. 17, 2026 at 5:19 AM PDT | Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM PDT AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hyundai Hope on Wheels is giving a $400,000 grant to Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia for pediatric cancer research. The donation brings the group's total giving to the hospital to more than $1.8 million. Children battling cancer marked the moment by placing painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle, a symbol of their fight for a cure. Doctor describes impact of funding. Dr. Theodore Johnson, a pediatric oncologist at Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital, said more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the U.S. His clinic treats children battling brain cancer who come from across the country for immunotherapy treatments. He said hope is what brings families to Augusta. "Hope that there may be a cure. Hope that they may slow down their disease, hope they can access normal activities of a childhood, birthdays, trips, seeing their friends, things we take for granted."" Johnson said. Johnson said the grant bridges the gap in funding, allowing the hospital to bring clinical treatments to children battling cancer. National totals. Since 1998, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has given more than $303 million nationwide to fund childhood cancer research.
Wellstar plans to acquire another Georgia hospital. The system and Stephens County Hospital have reached an agreement on a deal, the latest in a busy period for Wellstar. The Wellstar Health System is looking to add another hospital to its portfolio, continuing the system's recent expansion efforts. Wellstar and Stephens County Hospital said Wednesday that they have reached an agreement on a deal. Assuming the deal is finalized, Stephens County Hospital would join Wellstar. Regulators still must approve the transaction, but Wellstar is expecting to complete the acquisition by the end of 2026. Stephens County is a 96-bed hospital in Toccoa, a city in northeast Georgia near the border of South Carolina. The hospital opened its doors in 1937. Ketul J. Patel, president and CEO of Wellstar, recognized the history and service of the hospital. "For Stephens County Hospital to serve its community so well for nearly a century requires exceptional talent, deep community trust and an unwavering commitment to its mission," Patel said in a statement. "We look forward to working together to build on the strong foundation already in place while creating new opportunities for the community through expanded access to specialized care, innovative services and the strength of an integrated health system," he said. Wellstar also opened a new hospital, the Columbia County Medical Center, last month. The six-story medical center includes 100 beds and is in Grovetown, near Augusta. Wellstar now operates 13 hospitals, and Stephens County Hospital would become the system's 14th hospital. In announcing the plans to acquire Stephens County Hospital, Wellstar said the deal reflects the system's strategy of "thoughtfully expanding access to high-quality healthcare across Georgia by investing in strong community hospitals and connecting them to one of the Southeast's leading health systems." "It builds on Wellstar's strategic growth across the state, enabling clinical expertise, advanced technology and best practices to be shared across communities while improving access to care closer to home," Wellstar said in. Wellstar says the system will provide Stephens County Hospital patients more access to top clinicians, including specialists, and the system also touted its telehealth services. Wellstar has partnered with the hospital in tele-stroke services. Stephens County Hospital employs about 500 workers, and it has a medical staff of nearly 200 doctors and advanced practice providers. Van Loskoski, CEO of Stephens County Hospital, said becoming part of Wellstar helps ensure access to care for its communities in northern Georgia. "By joining Wellstar, we believe we can build on our strong relationships with patients, families and local physicians, while expanding access to specialized services and investing in the hospital's long-term future, so more people can receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time," Loskoski said in a statement. Wellstar also noted Stephens County Hospital has expanded surgical, orthopedic, and cardiovascular services in recent years. Georgia is seeing a host of planned hospital projects. Atrium Health and the Morehouse School of Medicine have. The organizations also intend to use the hospital to anchor a host of other healthcare services in the region.
Wellstar Health System and Stephens County Hospital announced today that they have reached an agreement for Stephens County Hospital and related entities to become part of Wellstar Health System. The transaction is expected to be completed toward the end of 2026, pending the conclusion of regulatory approvals.The planned transaction represents a pivotal moment for the two trusted and vital organizations to come together to strengthen local healthcare and create capacity for additional specialized resources in and around Stephens County.Stephens County Hospital is a longtime, trusted healthcare provider for Toccoa and surrounding North Georgia communities. The 96-bed acute care hospital has served patients and families throughout the region for nearly 90 years. Following regulatory approval, the hospital will become part of Wellstar.Wellstar and Stephens County Hospital already share a strong relationship through their tele-stroke program collaboration, giving Stephens County community members access to advanced regional stroke and surgical capabilities.As part of Wellstar, Stephens County Hospital will gain further access to a broad network of specialists and subspecialists, enhanced telehealth capabilities, advanced clinical expertise and the operational strengths of one of Georgia's leading integrated health systems. Wellstar's scale and resources will support the hospital's long-term vitality while allowing patients to continue receiving high-quality care close to home. "For Stephens County Hospital to serve its community so well for nearly a century requires exceptional talent, deep community trust and an unwavering commitment to its mission," said Wellstar President and CEO Ketul J. Patel. "We look forward to working together to build on the strong foundation already in place while creating new opportunities for the community through expanded access to specialized care, innovative services and the strength of an integrated health system."The agreement reflects a mutual commitment to providing seamless connectivity across care settings, and greater access to specialized clinical expertise and the resources required to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community."For generations, Stephens County Hospital has been a pillar of this community and a trusted healthcare provider for Toccoa, Stephens County and surrounding North Georgia," said Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski. "By joining Wellstar, we believe we can build on our strong relationships with patients, families and local physicians, while expanding access to specialized services and investing in the hospital's long-term future, so more people can receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time."In the last few years, Stephens County Hospital has made thoughtful decisions to expand its surgical program, particularly in general surgery and orthopedics, which now features five operating rooms and two full-time orthopedic surgeons. The hospital also has built a tele-stroke program in partnership with Wellstar and has fortified its cardiovascular services.“All of these improvements have been part of a thoughtful, strategic approach to position Stephens County Hospital to broaden access to specialty care in our communities, which is where we find ourselves today,” Loskoski said.The planned transaction demonstrates Wellstar's continued momentum in thoughtfully expanding access to high-quality healthcare across Georgia by investing in strong community hospitals and connecting them to one of the Southeast's leading health systems. It builds on Wellstar's strategic growth across the state, enabling clinical expertise, advanced technology and best practices to be shared across communities while improving access to care closer to home.Nothing changes for patients or the hospitals today. Wellstar and Stephens County Hospital confirmed that patients will continue to have access to the physicians, services and care teams they know and trust. Wellstar intends to take a thoughtful, phased approach to integration that prioritizes continuity for patients, clinicians and team members.Additional information and updates will be shared with team members, clinicians, patients and the community as they become available.
Sharecare named one of Atlanta's Healthiest Employers for fifth consecutive year. For the fifth year in a row, Sharecare has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta's Healthiest Employers. To commemorate the milestone, Andrew Millard, VP of transformation and strategic initiatives, and Andrew Taylor, VP of account management, represented Sharecare at the Chronicle's Healthiest Employers event, joining fellow honorees from across Atlanta to recognize organizations committed to supporting workplace health and well-being. Sharecare, Inc. were proud to see Sharecare clients Emory University and Emory Healthcare, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and Wellstar Health System recognized among this year's Healthiest Employers. Their recognition alongside Sharecare reflects its shared commitment to creating healthier workplaces and supporting well-being throughout the Atlanta community. This latest honor reflects the benefits and resources available to Sharecare colleagues, as well as the everyday contributions each makes toward building a culture where well-being is supported and encouraged. It also recognizes the teams working behind the scenes to help its colleagues and their families access the tools, programs, and support they need to live healthier lives. Earning this recognition for five consecutive years is an exciting milestone and one that belongs to all employees across Sharecare. Sharecare, Inc. is incredibly grateful for the role its incredible teams play in supporting one another, strengthening its culture, and helping make Sharecare a healthier place to work.