Registered Nurse RN - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Pulmonology - FT Days

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered nursing care across a variety of outpatient settings. Utilizing the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—the RN provides safe, evidence‑based clinical care while collaborating with providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members. This role requires strong critical‑thinking skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support patients with acute needs, chronic conditions, and preventive health goals.

The RN promotes optimal patient outcomes by coordinating care, supporting nurse‑sensitive quality indicators, ensuring continuity across the care continuum, and engaging patients and families in education and self‑management. This position also plays a key role in maintaining patient safety, improving clinical processes, and supporting organizational quality initiatives.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Active Georgia License Registered Nurse. Current BLS.

Educational Requirements: Associates Degree

Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience as a RN via inpatient or outpatient setting or One (1) year experience Cardiology, ED or Critical Care. ANCC Ambulatory Nursing Certification.

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years in cardiology

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Successful completion of nursing skills checklist

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Performs effectively in stressful situations

Ability to work collaboratively with a team of working professionals

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical and emotional assessments during in-person, phone and electronic encounters; complete initial and ongoing assessment and develop plans of care in collaboration with providers

Triage walk-in, phone and electronic encounters; prioritize care based on urgency, addressing acute needs promptly and implementing physician orders or protocols within appropriate time frames

Administer and document medications accurately; perform clinical procedures including but not limited to lab draws, IV starts, medication administration, diagnostic support and specialized clinical treatments within RN scope of practice

Recognize, report and document significant changes in patient condition: act rapidly in acute or emergency situation following departmental procedures.

Provide patient education, support chronic disease management and participate in complex care coordination

Document all assessments, interventions and communications clearly and thoroughly in the EMR

Serve as a clinical resource for MA, LPN and non-licensed staff; appropriately delegate and supervise tasks to ensure timely, accurate patient care

Collaborate with providers, the Practice Manager and interdisciplinary team to support patient care and clinic operations

Participate in emergency preparedness activities, mock codes, CPR requirements and organizational drills

Promote a positive work environment through professional communication, teamwork and respect for patients, families, providers and staff

Support quality and safety initiatives, including nurse-sensitive indicators and process improvement efforts

Supports Transitional Care Management by conducting timely post-discharge phone calls, reconciling medications, coordinating hospital follow up appointments, patient and family education and identifying early signs of deterioration to prevent readmissions

Receives critical labs or urgent testing results and immediately relays to the appropriate care team. Reviews documentation from care team to answer patient questions regarding treatment plans.

Other Duties as Assigned within Scope of Practice

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time

Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of time

Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time

Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.