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

Wellstar Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while fostering a positive, supportive environment. The nurse serves as a front-line representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The position supports patient outcomes and experience, participates in performance improvement, maintains professional competence, develops other nurses, upholds confidentiality and safety standards, and supports Shared Governance. This is a full-time day position at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, scheduled for 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a Nursing diploma; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Current BLS certification: BLS Instructor, BLS, or American Red Cross Basic Life Support.
RN license: multi-state compact or single-state registered nurse license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver safe and effective care according to policies and procedures, using independent judgment where appropriate.
Collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff, and prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and provide pertinent information to appropriate individuals to inform care plans.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas, solutions, and implementation support for improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue professional development and leadership growth.
Keep current with research literature and industry best practices and participate in professional organizations.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a supportive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Support Shared Governance, participate in peer feedback, hold self and others accountable for practice, and promote the nursing profession and nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.