Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care- Medical Surgery-Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services in collaboration with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while creating a positive, supportive environment. As frontline representatives of the patient care team, they often serve as intermediaries 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. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts. The posting lists the work shift as night, while the hours line says full-time days.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
BLS Instructor, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license (single state) or RN multistate compact license is required.
Experience with direct patient care is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Experience with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care planning and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver the care plan, using independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with staff about patient care plans.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and deliver safe, effective care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, condition changes, 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 about health-related issues and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Promote patient- and family-centered care, prioritize actions according to patient needs, and provide relevant input to the plan of care while following confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas, help identify solutions, support change implementation, and contribute to 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.
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.