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

Wellstar Health System

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while providing a positive, supportive environment. As front-line representatives of the patient care team, they often serve as intermediaries among 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 councils or sponsored activities. This full-time position is described as 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts and is associated with Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Basic Life Support certification: BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS; required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license: RN-Compact or single-state RN; required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

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 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 patient experience, and deliver safe and effective care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while following confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and contribute to patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.
Provide input into care plans by reporting pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, support change implementation, and participate in improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue professional development and leadership opportunities.
Keep current with research literature and industry best practices and participate in professional organizations.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Promote integrity and Shared Governance principles, participate in peer feedback, and help recruit nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.