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

Wellstar Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while fostering a positive, supportive environment. The nurse serves as a frontline representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients and 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 council service or sponsored activities. This is a part-time, night-shift position at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, scheduled for 24 hours per week (two 12-hour shifts).

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a Nursing diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support certification: BLS Instructor, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS.
Registered Nurse license: single-state RN or multi-state compact RN.
Direct patient care experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver the care plan, using independent judgment when appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with other staff about patient care.
Coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and deliver safe, effective care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to care standards or hospital policy.
Listen and respond promptly to patient concerns and needs; educate patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Support patient- and family-centered care and contribute information to the plan of care by reporting pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes, contribute ideas and solutions, support change implementation, and participate in 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 supportive work environment, uphold professional and safety standards, and participate in peer feedback and 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.