Registered Nurse (RN)- Intermediate Care- Transplant IMC- Augusta

Wellstar Health System

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 by creating a positive, supportive environment. The RN 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 service on councils or sponsored activities. The nurse monitors and evaluates patients’ conditions, contributes to care plans, delivers care according to plans and policies, coordinates patient flow, documents care, and communicates with patients, families, and the care team. The RN also supports patient- and family-centered care, contributes to improvement initiatives, maintains licenses and certifications, pursues professional development, mentors and precepts other nurses, and promotes a positive and accountable work environment. Other duties may be assigned, and the role complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Current RN license: single-state or multistate compact.
BLS certification through an accepted listed provider or instructor credential.
ACLS or an accepted listed equivalent; ACLS provisional certification is permitted within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver safe, effective care according to care plans, policies, and procedures, applying independent judgment where appropriate.
Collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff, and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while observing confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and contribute relevant patient and family information to the plan of care.
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, and pursue professional growth and leadership development.
Keep current with research literature and industry best practices and participate in professional organizations.
Mentor and precept other nurses and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; participate in peer feedback and 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.