Registered Nurse (RN) - 5W Acute Care Medicine - Augusta, GA - Part Time

Wellstar Health System

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. The organization prides itself on being a shining example of what is possible when professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and people's lives. Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by collaborating with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, fostering a positive and supportive environment. The RN acts as a frontline representative, often serving as an intermediary between patients, families, providers, and other care team members. This role involves 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. Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and an inclusive culture. The company is committed to exceeding patient and team member expectations while transforming healthcare delivery. Their vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, guided by values of compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. Wellstar consistently receives accolades for advances in safety and quality and is recognized on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, cultivating a culture of a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support (required upon hire)
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact (required upon hire)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions.
Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate.
Collaborates with and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate.
Prioritizes and coordinates optimum daily patient flow and patient experience.
Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance with hospital policy.
Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner.
Serves as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicates necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.
Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation.
Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
Completes all required training.
Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities.
Is involved in professional organizations.
Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship.
Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
Adheres to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and demonstrate integrity.
Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process.
Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Other duties as assigned.