RN ICU
About the Role
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the ICU department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, modeling a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s).
- Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for complete understanding.
- Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.
- Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures.
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (or higher).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
About the Facility
Memorial Satilla Health is a 230+ bed acute-care hospital serving the Middle-Georgia community for more than 60 years. The hospital offers key services, including an ER treating over 45,000 emergencies annually, Heart, Orthopedic, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Sleep, and Birthing Centers, and an extensive Mental Health program for seniors and those suffering from memory loss. Located in Waycross, GA, the surrounding area offers excellent public schools, an active art and theater community, several golf courses, and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and boating.
Benefits
Memorial Satilla Health offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement for colleagues, including:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays or no-cost services, including prescription drug, behavioral health, and free telemedicine services.
- Free AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, and identity theft protection.
- Legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family-building benefits (Progyny) and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
- Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full- and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.