RN ED-Columbia County-PRN

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

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 fostering a positive, supportive environment. As a front-line representative of the care team, the RN often serves as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participating in performance improvement, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. The RN monitors and evaluates patient conditions, contributes to care plans, delivers care according to established plans and policies, and uses independent judgment where appropriate. The role coordinates patient flow, communicates care plans, documents assessments and care, advocates for patients and families, and provides health-related education. The RN also contributes to improvement initiatives, maintains licenses and certifications, pursues professional development, mentors and precepts other nurses, and supports a positive work environment. Other duties may be assigned, and the employee must comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required certifications/licenses upon hire include BLS (or listed American Red Cross/instructor equivalent) and RN single-state or multistate compact licensure.
PALS or listed equivalent is required within 180 days when using the provisional option.
TNCC or listed equivalent is required within 18 months when using the provisional option.
ACLS or listed equivalent is required within 180 days when using the provisional option.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions.
Assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate and following policies and procedures.
Collaborate with staff and communicate patient care plans as appropriate.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Maintain documentation of assessments, condition changes, care, education, incidents, and exceptions to standards or policies.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Support patient- and family-centered care and satisfaction.
Report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals and contribute input to care plans.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes, contribute ideas, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications and complete required training.
Pursue professional development, stay current with research and industry practices, and participate in professional organizations.
Mentor and precept other nurses and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; demonstrate integrity and support Shared Governance principles.
Participate in peer feedback and hold self and others accountable for practice.
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.