Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care BMT Augusta

Wellstar Health System

23h

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care and create a positive, supportive environment. As frontline 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 council service or sponsored activities. This position is in Acute Care BMT at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta. It is a full-time night position, 36 hours per week, scheduled as three 12-hour shifts. The role is sign-on bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Required upon hire: BLS Instructor, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS certification.
Required upon hire: Single-state RN license or RN multistate compact license.

Nice To Haves

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 wellbeing.
Deliver care according to the care plan and applicable policies and procedures, applying independent judgment where appropriate.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff, and prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
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.
Educate patients and families on health-related issues and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Support patient- and family-centered care and share pertinent patient and family information with appropriate individuals while following confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas, support solutions, and assist with implementing changes.
Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at better patient quality outcomes, patient and staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
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.
Practice shared governance principles and integrity, participate in peer feedback, hold self and others accountable, 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.