Registered Nurse (RN) - 5 West Acute Care Medicine Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while creating a positive, supportive environment. The RN is a frontline representative of the care team and often serves as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The role also includes participating in performance improvement, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality and safety standards, and supporting Shared Governance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or Master’s degree in Nursing; a higher degree is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS Instructor certification, required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license: single-state or RN multistate compact license, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, using independent judgment when appropriate, and provide safe and effective care under applicable policies and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with appropriate staff; prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to and respond to patient concerns and needs in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate relevant patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and contribute pertinent patient and family information to the plan of care.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, propose solutions, and support implementation of change and improvement initiatives.
Maintain licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and industry practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, foster a positive and supportive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and participate in peer feedback.
Support Shared Governance, act with professionalism and integrity, promote the nursing profession, and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned.