Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds IV Therapy - Augusta, GA - PRN

Wellstar Health System

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Peds IV Therapy in Augusta, GA, working on a PRN basis. This role is part of a team dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person served. The Registered Nurse is a frontline representative of the patient care team, acting as an intermediary between patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The position involves participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance.

Requirements

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• 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
• At least one year of nursing experience required for PRN.

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.

Benefits

• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree