Registered Nurse (RN)- EP Procedures Lab- Augusta-FT

Wellstar Health System

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the frontline representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the patient and family, the provider(s), and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in performance improvement initiatives; maintain professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities.

Requirements

• Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
• RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)
• BLS - Instructor Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patient’s conditions.
• Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patient’s short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
• Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate.
• Collaborates with and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate.
• Prioritizes and coordinates optimum daily patient flow and patient experience.
• Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance with hospital policy.
• Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner.
• Serves as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues.
• Communicates necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff.
• Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.
• Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
• Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
• Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation.
• Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
• Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
• Completes all required training.
• Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities.
• Is involved in professional organizations.
• Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship.
• Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Adheres to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
• Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and demonstrate integrity.
• Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process.
• Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
• Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list
• we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees