Registered Nurse (RN)- Critical Care- Surgical Trauma- Augusta

Wellstar Health System

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, while fostering a positive and supportive environment. As a frontline representative of the care team, the RN often serves as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role 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 position is in Critical Care–Surgical Trauma at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta. It is a full-time night role, 36 hours per week on a 3/12 schedule. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma.
BLS certification: BLS-I, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS.
Active RN license: single-state or multistate compact.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patient outcomes and wellbeing.
Deliver the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and coordinate and communicate care with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and deliver safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, condition changes, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to and respond to patient concerns and needs in a timely manner; educate patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute solutions, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue professional development and leadership growth.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, professional standards, and integrity.
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.