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 in Augusta, Georgia.

This night shift RN opportunity supports adult patients with a broad spectrum of acute medical conditions, offering a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment focused on high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Nurses are valued as frontline clinicians and leaders, supported by a culture of shared governance, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Care Coordination


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


* Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans


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


* Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care


* Prioritize patient flow and overall patient experience during overnight operations


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

Patient Advocacy & Experience


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


* Respond to patient and family concerns with professionalism and compassion


* 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, care delivery, and 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


* Comply with 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 & Certifica...