RN MedSurg, Columbia County, FT Days

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

23h•Onsite

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 frontline representative of the patient 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 initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities. This is a full-time day-shift position at Columbia County Medical Center, scheduled for 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS) is required upon hire.
Current Registered Nurse license (single-state or RN compact) is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care as outlined in the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, delivering safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner; serve as an educational resource for 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; prioritize actions according to patient needs and report relevant patient and family information to appropriate individuals.
Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, support change implementation, and participate in initiatives to improve quality, satisfaction, and organizational performance.
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, foster a positive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
Support Shared Governance, participate in peer feedback, hold self and others accountable for practice, 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.