Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Operating Room

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services as part of the patient care team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and fostering a positive, supportive environment. The RN serves as a frontline representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The position includes participating in performance improvement, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week mid-shift role in the Adult Operating Room at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma required; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Current RN license: single-state or multistate compact.
ACLS, American Red Cross Advanced Life Support, or ACLS Instructor certification.
BLS, American Red Cross Basic Life Support, or BLS Instructor certification.
Certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree 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 care according to the care plan, using independent judgment where appropriate and following applicable policies and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff, and prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Document assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to and respond to patient concerns, educate patients and families, and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes, contribute ideas and solutions, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and industry practices, and seek professional growth.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold professional standards, and participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.