Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care- Medical Surgery- Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing services as part of a patient care team. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and helps maintain a positive, supportive environment. As a frontline representative of the care team, the nurse often serves as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The position also supports performance improvement, professional competence and development, confidentiality and safety standards, and Shared Governance activities. This is a full-time day position at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Current RN license, either single-state or multistate compact.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or BLS instructor certification, required upon hire.
Experience with direct patient care is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, using independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with staff about patient care plans.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, delivering safe and effective care in accordance with 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 and respond to patient concerns and needs, educate patients and families, and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and staff in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and contribute pertinent patient and family information to the care plan.
Identify opportunities to improve work environments and processes, propose solutions, support change implementation, and contribute to improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and best practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive and supportive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and 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.