Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Operating Room

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

7d•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 provide a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse serves as a front-line representative of the patient care team and often acts as an intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role 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. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week mid-shift position at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. It is sign-on bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Current RN license: single-state or multistate compact.
ACLS, American Red Cross Advanced Life Support, or ACLS Instructor certification required upon hire.
BLS, American Red Cross Basic Life Support, or Basic Life Support Instructor certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care planning and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with other staff about patient care plans.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience while providing safe and effective care according to 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 to and respond to patient concerns and needs 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 observing confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family 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, manage development opportunities, stay current with research and best practices, and pursue professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Support Shared Governance, participate in peer feedback, hold self and others accountable for practice, promote the nursing profession, and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.