Registered Nurse RN

Registered Nurse MedSurg, PRN Columbus, Georgia Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Req ID 551599 Post Date 05/22/2026 Apply Now Description Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community. Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. When in PRN status, Tier 2 requires a commitment of working 3 shifts per pay period. Essential Functions Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education Qualifications Education Associate degree in Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Licenses/Certifications Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy Crisis Intervention/De-escalation training required per facility policy Specialty certification preferred Experience Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr