Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy Augusta (Part Time)

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing services in collaboration with the patient care team. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and provides a positive, supportive environment, serving 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. The nurse delivers coordinated, safe, and effective care; monitors and evaluates patient conditions; contributes to care plans; documents assessments, care, education, changes, incidents, and exceptions; and coordinates patient flow and experience. The nurse advocates for patients and families, responds to their concerns, provides health education, and communicates relevant information in accordance with confidentiality standards. The role also supports improvement initiatives, professional development, mentorship and preceptorship, peer feedback, and a positive work environment. Other duties may be assigned, and the employee must comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: BLS Instructor, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS certification.
Required upon hire: Registered Nurse license (single state) or RN multistate compact license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions and assist with care plans to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver the care plan, using independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate with staff on patient care plans.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and the patient experience.
Provide safe and effective care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Document assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond appropriately, 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 report pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue development opportunities.
Keep current with research literature and industry best practices and participate in professional organizations.
Foster other nurses’ development through mentorship and preceptorship and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; participate in peer feedback; and support Shared Governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.