Registered Nurse Rapid Response

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintains a safe environment, educates patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assures continuity of care, coordinates care across settings and among caregivers, manages information, communicates effectively, and utilizes technology. Utilizes the nursing process to provide and plan care (i.e. assessment, nurse diagnosis, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation).

Additional roles include advocacy, performance improvement, leadership, problem solving, delegation, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing is required
• A Bachelors of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required
• Specific area of specialty previous experience preferred
• Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse is required
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) health care provider card is required
• ACLS certification is required for all the following areas. New graduates must obtain within 90 days of employment:
  All Critical Care, Emergency Care Center (ECC), GI/Cath Laboratory, Labor & Delivery, All Intermediate Care, Post Acute Care Unit (PACU)

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

• Patient-Centered Care - Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
• Integrity & Accountability - Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Collaboration & Teamwork - Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Communication - Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Respect & Inclusion - Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
• Quality & Safety - Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
• Adaptability & Resilience - Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
• Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
• Leadership & Professionalism - Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
• Employee Experience Focus - Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Financial Security:
  Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
• Career Growth:
  Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Support:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.