RN ED-Columbia County-PRN

2610 Columbia County Medical Center•Grovetown, GA

10d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while creating a positive and supportive environment. As a front-line representative of the patient care team, the nurse often serves as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role also 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. The position is in the Emergency Department at Columbia County and is listed as PRN. The stated work shift is day shift.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required certifications/licenses upon hire: BLS (or listed American Red Cross or instructor equivalent); RN single-state license or RN multistate compact license; and PALS (or listed equivalent), TNCC (or listed equivalent), and ACLS (or listed equivalent), with the stated provisional options and time limits where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care plans and apply independent judgment where appropriate; collaborate and communicate care plans with staff as appropriate.
Prioritize and coordinate patient flow and patient experience, and deliver safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient 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 in a timely manner, 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 patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction; 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, pursue development opportunities, participate in professional organizations, and stay current with research and industry best practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold professional standards, and participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.