Patient Care RN Jobs in Georgia
Patient Care RN jobs in Georgia are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient rehabilitation centers, with demand at every level from new graduate to charge nurse. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta lead hiring volume, anchored by major employers such as Piedmont Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health. The most consistent openings cluster in medical-surgical units, telemetry, and post-acute care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Villa Rica, GA
- Nursing
- 26-1062
Job Description
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is a Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing who educate their patients about their health conditions and develop a care plan to address their specific discharge needs. They also facilitate communication between patients, families, caregivers, social service organizations and healthcare providers. The PCC works with healthcare team members to coordinate care and manage resources with a focus on returning home with necessary resources to ascertain quality, patient safety, and desired outcomes are achieved. The PCC partners with the unit teammates and leaders to facilitate effective flow and capacity evidenced by decrease LOS, and decrease readmission.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Two years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
Licenses and Certifications
- GEORGIA REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSE
- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in nursing required.
- Two years' experience in acute health care setting including involvement in direct patient care.
- Ability to identify improvement in clinical operations and implement change and willingness to challenge established way of doing things in a constructive way.
- Exemplifies a strong, positive attitude toward internal and external customers, patients, families and care team enhancing service excellence and overall improvement.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to form relationships quickly
- Adept at using technology as a tool to support real-time education at the point of care.
- Uses continuum of care resources and consistently collaborates with families caregivers to expedite discharge plan as appropriate.
- Experience with Core Measures, programs related to Hospital Acquired Conditions, Wound and Ostomy care, and Value Based Purchasing desired but not required.
- Villa Rica, GA
- Nursing
- 26-1062
Job Description
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is a Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing who educate their patients about their health conditions and develop a care plan to address their specific discharge needs. They also facilitate communication between patients, families, caregivers, social service organizations and healthcare providers. The PCC works with healthcare team members to coordinate care and manage resources with a focus on returning home with necessary resources to ascertain quality, patient safety, and desired outcomes are achieved. The PCC partners with the unit teammates and leaders to facilitate effective flow and capacity evidenced by decrease LOS, and decrease readmission.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Two years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
Licenses and Certifications
- GEORGIA REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSE
- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in nursing required.
- Two years' experience in acute health care setting including involvement in direct patient care.
- Ability to identify improvement in clinical operations and implement change and willingness to challenge established way of doing things in a constructive way.
- Exemplifies a strong, positive attitude toward internal and external customers, patients, families and care team enhancing service excellence and overall improvement.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to form relationships quickly
- Adept at using technology as a tool to support real-time education at the point of care.
- Uses continuum of care resources and consistently collaborates with families caregivers to expedite discharge plan as appropriate.
- Experience with Core Measures, programs related to Hospital Acquired Conditions, Wound and Ostomy care, and Value Based Purchasing desired but not required.
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The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia registered nurse license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification and Basic Life Support in good standing
- Associate or bachelor of science degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum one year of acute care or clinical patient care experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to use electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Strong patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication skills
Patient Care RN Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care rn in Georgia?
You become a patient care rn in Georgia by earning an accredited nursing degree, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining an active registered nurse license through the Georgia Board of Nursing. An associate degree in nursing meets the minimum entry requirement, though many Georgia hospital systems prefer candidates with a bachelor of science in nursing. Once licensed, you can apply to patient care roles across Georgia's hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
How much do patient care RNs make in Georgia?
Patient care RNs in Georgia earn a median of about $93,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,920 for the lowest 10% to over $128,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire patient care rns in Georgia?
Employers hiring patient care rns in Georgia right now include Gentiva, Tanner Health, and AccentCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers are consistently among the most active hirers, particularly for med-surg, telemetry, and post-acute care roles.
Which Georgia cities have the most patient care rn jobs?
Brunswick, Perry, and Atlanta have the most patient care rn openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the largest share of volume because it is home to several major health systems and a dense concentration of hospitals, while Savannah and Augusta generate steady demand through their regional medical centers and academic health institutions serving surrounding rural communities.
How can I get hired as a patient care rn in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency or nurse residency program at a large Georgia health system such as Piedmont Healthcare, WellStar Health System, or Augusta University Health, which run structured cohort programs designed for candidates without clinical work history. Candidates coming from patient care technician, certified nursing assistant, or licensed practical nurse roles have a strong advantage because that adjacent experience translates directly. Holding an active Georgia Board of Nursing license and BLS certification before applying puts you ahead of other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employer.
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