Registered Nurse (RN) - OB/Gyn RMIA clinic

Wellstar Health System

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 fostering a positive and supportive environment. As a front-line 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 council service or sponsored activities. The RN monitors, examines, and evaluates patient conditions; contributes to care plans; delivers care according to the plan and applicable policies; coordinates patient flow and care; documents assessments, changes, care, education, and incidents; advocates for patients; and educates patients and families. The RN also supports process improvement, professional growth, mentorship, preceptorship, and a positive work environment, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: Basic Life Support certification through an accepted listed option (BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS).
Required upon hire: RN multi-state compact license or single-state RN license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions.
Assist with care plans, deliver care as outlined, and use independent judgment where appropriate to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff as appropriate.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Deliver 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.
Provide patients and families with health-related education 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 while following confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute solutions, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue professional development.
Stay 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.
Follow confidentiality, safety, professional, and organizational standards; support Shared Governance 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.