Registered Nurse

# Registered Nurse – Internal Medicine

## About the Role

Memorial Health – Internal Medicine, an HCA Healthcare practice in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented **Registered Nurse** to support patient care in a team-based outpatient practice environment. This role is responsible for providing clinical expertise, supporting patient flow, assisting providers, educating patients and families, maintaining accurate records, administering medications, and helping ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care.

The Registered Nurse will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, front-office staff, and other clinical team members to support daily practice operations and patient care needs. This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys working in an internal medicine setting, building relationships with patients, coordinating care, and contributing to a professional, patient-centered clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is clinically knowledgeable, organized, calm under pressure, and committed to clear communication, accurate documentation, and compassionate service.

## Key Responsibilities

* Provide professional nursing care and clinical support in an internal medicine outpatient practice.
* Assist physicians and providers with patient care, clinical procedures, examinations, and treatment plans.
* Manage patient flow throughout the practice to help ensure timely, efficient, and organized care delivery.
* Assess patient needs, gather clinical information, review symptoms, and communicate concerns to providers as appropriate.
* Take, review, and document vital signs, medical history, medication information, allergies, and patient concerns.
* Instruct patients and families regarding medications, treatment instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic testing, and provider recommendations.
* Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments in accordance with provider orders, nursing standards, and practice policies.
* Maintain accurate and complete patient records in the electronic medical record system.
* Document patient encounters, telephone communications, medication administration, care instructions, test results, and clinical follow-up accurately and promptly.
* Handle incoming patient calls, clinical questions, medication requests, refill requests, and care-related concerns.
* Triage calls and patient needs according to clinical protocols, urgency, and provider direction.
* Coordinate referrals, laboratory testing, diagnostic orders, prescription processing, and follow-up communication as needed.
* Support chronic disease management, preventive care, wellness visits, medication adherence, and patient education.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, pharmacies, laboratories, specialists, and other healthcare partners.
* Help maintain exam rooms, clinical supplies, medications, equipment, and a clean, safe patient care environment.
* Follow all clinical policies, infection-control procedures, medication safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.
* Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, care coordination, and practice workflow initiatives.
* Support a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.

## Required Qualifications

* Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Georgia, or eligibility to practice in Georgia.
* Nursing education from an accredited nursing program.
* Clinical nursing experience in a healthcare setting.
* Strong understanding of nursing assessment, medication administration, patient education, documentation, and clinical care coordination.
* Ability to work effectively in a physician practice, clinic, outpatient, or ambulatory care environment.
* Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with patients, families, providers, and team members.
* Ability to manage patient flow, prioritize clinical tasks, and respond appropriately to patient needs.
* Comfortable using electronic medical records, clinical documentation systems, and office technology.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow healthcare compliance requirements.
* Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care.

## Preferred Qualifications

* Prior experience in internal medicine, primary care, family medicine, ambulatory care, physician practice, or outpatient clinic nursing.
* Experience with telephone triage, medication refills, patient education, chronic disease management, or care coordination.
* Familiarity with HCA Healthcare systems, outpatient practice workflows, or electronic medical record platforms.
* Basic Life Support certification.
* Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations.
* Strong knowledge of common internal medicine conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and preventive care needs.
* Ability to support a busy practice with multiple providers and high patient volume.

## Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a dependable and compassionate RN who enjoys working directly with patients in an outpatient internal medicine setting. This person understands the importance of clear communication, accurate documentation, patient education, and efficient clinical workflow.

The right candidate should be comfortable helping patients understand treatment instructions, medications, follow-up needs, and care plans. They should also be able to manage incoming calls, prioritize patient concerns, support providers, and contribute to a smooth daily practice experience.

This person should be a team player who brings professionalism, clinical judgment, and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.

## Work Environment

This position is based at Memorial Health – Internal Medicine, an HCA Healthcare practice in Savannah, Georgia. The role is performed in an outpatient clinical office setting and involves regular interaction with patients, families, physicians, providers, clinical staff, and administrative team members.

The Registered Nurse may spend much of the day moving between exam rooms, patient care areas, provider workspaces, and computer systems. The role may involve standing, walking, assisting patients, using medical equipment, handling phone calls, and managing multiple clinical priorities throughout the day.

## Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, schedule, location, and overall fit for the role. Benefits may include:

* Competitive pay
* Full-time employment
* Health, dental, and vision benefits
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan options
* Continuing education and professional development opportunities
* Career growth within HCA Healthcare
* Collaborative clinical practice environment
* Opportunity to support high-quality patient care in an internal medicine setting

## Equal Opportunity Statement

HCA Healthcare and Memorial Health are equal opportunity employers and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, licensure, and business needs. The organization is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and patient-centered work environment.