Charge Nurse (RN)- Acute Care- Medical Surgery- Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) provides quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while helping create a positive, supportive environment. The nurse serves as a front-line representative of the patient care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role supports performance improvement, professional competence and development, confidentiality, safety, professional standards, and Shared Governance.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in nursing; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Basic Life Support certification through an accepted listed provider: BLS-I, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS.
RN multi-state compact license or single-state registered nurse license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to care plans, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, delivering safe and effective care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to and address patient concerns in a timely manner, serve as an educational resource for patients and families, and communicate necessary patient information to families, providers, and staff.
Support patient- and family-centered care, patient satisfaction, and care planning while following confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute solutions, and support improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, and stay current with research and industry practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold professional and safety standards, and participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.