Registered Nurse (RN) - 5W Acute Care Medicine

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Medicine – Night Shift
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Schedule: Full‑Time | Night Shift
Unit: Acute Care Medicine

Job Overview

We are seeking a Full‑Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Acute Care Medicine unit.

This night shift RN position supports adult patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions, offering a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that emphasizes patient safety, clinical excellence, and teamwork.

Nurses are valued as frontline caregivers and clinical leaders, supported through shared governance, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Care Coordination


* Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions in an acute care setting


* Assist with development and implementation of individualized care plans


* Apply independent clinical judgment to support short‑ and long‑term patient outcomes


* Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care


* Prioritize patient flow and overall patient experience during night shift operations


* Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, education, and outcomes

Patient Advocacy & Experience


* Serve as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and care teams


* Address patient and family concerns in a timely, compassionate manner


* Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and care plans


* Promote patient‑ and family‑centered care while maintaining confidentiality standards

Quality, Improvement & Professional Practice


* Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives


* Contribute ideas to improve workflows, processes, and clinical outcomes


* Maintain professional competence through required education and training


* Seek opportunities for professional growth and leadership development


* Mentor and precept nurses as appropriate


* Support shared governance through council participation or sponsored activities


* Adhere to all system policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Staffing & Support Structure


* Typically staffed with 7 Registered Nurses per shift


* Nurse‑to‑patient ratio averages 1:5–6, supporting safe, high‑quality care


* 3–4 Care Partners provide direct patient support


* Leadership team includes 1 Nurse Manager, 2 Assistant Nurse Managers, and 1 Clinical Outcomes Manager


* Additional support includes 2 Mobility Technicians and 1 dedicated Phlebotomist (5:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m.)

This unit emphasizes teamwork, efficient patient flow, and strong clinical decision‑making, creating a supportive environment for both patient care excellence and nurse professional development.

Required Qualifications

Education


* Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) (Required)


* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Licensure & Certifications (Required ...