Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult IV Therapy Augusta (PT)

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care, while fostering a positive and supportive environment. The RN is a front-line representative of the patient care team and often serves as an intermediary among patients, 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.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support certification: BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS.
Registered Nurse license: single-state RN or RN compact multistate license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patients' short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to care plans, using independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with staff about patient care plans.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and provide safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
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; serve as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting patient- and family-centered care.
Provide input to the plan of care by reporting pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve work environments and processes, contribute solutions, support change implementation, and participate in initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and organizational performance.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, participate in professional organizations, and stay current with research and industry practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold professional and safety standards, and participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.