RN On Call

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Registered Nurse On Call

Department:  Clinical

Reports To:  Director of Clinical Services

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Approval Date:  June 11, 2026

Summary

The Registered Nurse On Call provides after-hours clinical coverage for patients through the answering service. This role triages clinical concerns, documents calls and guidance in the medical record, and communicates actions to the on-call Peachtree Orthopedics physician to ensure safe, timely, and patient-centered care outside of normal business hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours coverage for calls routed through the answering service.
• Triage patient concerns and provide appropriate clinical direction based on reported symptoms and established protocols.
• Document calls and guidance provided for clinical issues described by patients.
• Communicate actions and relevant clinical information to the on-call Peachtree Orthopedics physician.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies and applicable standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret patient charts and reports.
• Ability to write clear documentation and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients/family members, pharmacists, physicians, and answering service staff.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weight, height, and medication dosing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Computer proficiency required, including MS Word and EMR (Athena) software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Georgia State Board of Nursing licensure (RN) - required.
• BLS (American Heart Association) - required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear on the telephone. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. The work environment noise level is usually quiet. Shifts include overnight and after-hours coverage as required.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.