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Registered Nurse - Acute Care for the Elderly - FT Nights

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Grady Health System

Atlanta, Georgia

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.

Posted Sep 29 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
Nights Registered Nurse - Acute Care for the Elderly - FT Nights
Unit and setting
Acute Care for the Elderly · Hospital Registered Nurse - Acute Care for the Elderly - FT Nights
License
RN license Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse requiredGeorgia Registered Professional Nurse license
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse - Acute Care for the Elderly - FT NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse required Check your license
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support health care provider card Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) health care provider card required
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing is required
Experience
1 or more years' RN experience One (1) or more years' experience as a Registered Nurse required

Preferred

Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing A Bachelors of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred
Experience
Specific area of specialty previous experience Specific area of specialty previous experience preferred

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageHealth & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • BenefitsRetirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverageFinancial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • BenefitsPaid time off, holidays, and family leave benefitsWork-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancementCareer Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on servicesEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
More benefits (7)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Family leave benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The role and schedule

Day to day
Provides age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care
Day to day
Maintains a safe environment
Day to day
Educates patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities
Day to day
Assures continuity of care
Day to day
Coordinates care across settings and among caregivers
Day to day
Manages information
Day to day
Communicates effectively
Day to day
Utilizes technology
Day to day
Utilizes the nursing process to provide and plan care (i.e. assessment, nurse diagnosis, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation) Utilizes the nursing process to provide and plan care (i.e. assessment, nurse diagnosis, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation).

The workplace

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Grady Health System
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You walk into Grady as the nurse at the center of Atlanta’s largest public hospital-based system—a Level 1 Trauma Center with an ABA-verified adult Burn Center, the Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center, a Heart & Vascular Center, and a 24-hour…

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

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 team player.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing is required
  • A Bachelors of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred
  • One (1) or more years' experience as a Registered Nurse required
  • Specific area of specialty previous experience preferred
  • Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) health care provider card required
  • ACLS Certification 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

For those candidates with less than one (1) year of RN experience, please be sure to check out Grady's New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Core Competencies

These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

  • 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.

Grady Total Rewards

At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

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’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?

Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

At Grady, we don’t just work, we make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

What's around it?

In Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,711/mo
Household income
$85,652/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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