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WellStar Health System

Registered Nurse - Acute Care. Job in Austell Gr8Jobs

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A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$73,565 / year median in Georgia

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Acute Care unit in Marietta, GA. In this role, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to diverse adult patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, safe medication administration, care coordination, and accurate EMR documentation. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to advance patient-centered outcomes, support quality and safety initiatives, and mentor peers. Wellstar offers robust training, career growth, and a mission-driven culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and community impact. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in an acute care setting following physician orders and nursing standards Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, interventions, and outcomes in the EMRAdminister medications and treatments safely and accurately Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and discharge instructions Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives Respond to emergencies, perform required clinical procedures, and follow infection prevention protocols Precept, mentor, and collaborate with peers to support a culture of learning and compassion Required Skills Acute care nursing Patient assessment and triage Medication administration IV therapy and venipuncture Cardiac and telemetry monitoring Wound care and post-surgical management Care planning and care coordination Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Infection prevention and control Patient and family education