Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Operating Room - Augusta, GA - Full Time

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Adult Operating Room in Augusta, GA. This is a full-time position. Wellstar's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person they serve. They aim to be a place where contributions and ideas are valued, and where professionals can serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice. They are described as a shining example of what's possible when dedicated professionals make a difference in healthcare and people's lives.

Requirements

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Nursing

Responsibilities

Monitors, examines, and evaluates patients' conditions.
Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate.
Collaborates with and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate.
Prioritizes and coordinates optimum daily patient flow and patient experience.
Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance with hospital policy.
Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner.
Serves as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicates necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.
Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation.
Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
Completes all required training.
Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities.
Is involved in professional organizations.
Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship.
Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
Adheres to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Acts with professionalism, embraces shared governance principles, and demonstrates integrity.
Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process.
Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.