Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Augusta, GA - Full Time

Wellstar Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Augusta, GA. This is a full-time evening position, working 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts) from 10:30 am to 11:00 pm. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available. Registered Nurses at Wellstar provide quality nursing services by collaborating with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. They create a positive and supportive environment, acting as the frontline representative and intermediary between patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The role involves participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance.

Requirements

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Nursing

Responsibilities

Monitors, examines, and evaluates the 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 embrace shared governance principles and demonstrate 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.
Other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.