Registered Nurse (RN) - 7 South Acute Care ENT Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while creating a positive, supportive environment. As a frontline representative of the patient care team, the RN often serves as an intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities. This is a full-time night position in 7 South Acute Care ENT at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, working 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. The position is sign-on bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Required upon hire: Basic Life Support certification through BLS, BLS Instructor, or American Red Cross BLS.
Required upon hire: Registered Nurse license (single-state) or RN multi-state compact license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with direct patient care is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients' conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and experience, and deliver safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, assess needs, respond appropriately, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while upholding confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals to inform the plan of care.
Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas and solutions, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, participate in professional organizations, and stay current with research and best practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold professional standards and Shared Governance principles, and participate in peer feedback.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with recruiting nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.