Registered Nurse (RN) - 3 North Neurology Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services in collaboration with the patient care team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while fostering a positive, supportive environment. The nurse serves as a front-line representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients, 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 councils or sponsored activities. This is a full-time night position on 3 North Neurology at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Associates degree in Nursing or a Nursing diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Current RN license: single-state Registered Nurse or RN multi-state compact license.
BLS certification: Basic Life Support, BLS Instructor, or American Red Cross Basic Life Support; certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
Deliver care plans using independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Deliver safe and effective care according to policies and procedures, and document assessments, changes in condition, care, education, and incidents or exceptions related to standards or policy compliance.
Listen to patient concerns, understand their 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 staff.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals while following confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute solutions, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and best practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance.
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.