Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides 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 RN is a frontline representative of the patient care team and 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 evening position at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The position 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 RN or multistate compact RN.
BLS certification is required upon hire: BLS-I, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS.

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 care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate 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, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families on health-related issues and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas, identify solutions, and support change implementation 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 confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and participate in peer feedback and accountability.
Support Shared Governance, promote the nursing profession, and assist with recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.