Registered Nurse (RN) -Acute Care- Medical Surgery- Augusta

Wellstar Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care, while fostering a positive and supportive environment. The RN is a frontline representative of the patient care team and often serves as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participation 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. The position is full-time on day shift, working 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts, at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support certification: BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS.
Current Registered Nurse license: single-state RN or RN-Compact multi-state license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with direct patient care.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care plans, using independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience; deliver safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner; serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Support patient- and family-centered care and provide input to care plans by reporting pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and best practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold professional and safety standards, and participate in peer feedback and shared governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.