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

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a positive, supportive environment. As frontline representatives of the patient care team, they often serve as intermediaries between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role participates in performance improvement initiatives, maintains professional competence, develops others, upholds confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supports Shared Governance through councils or sponsored activities. The nurse monitors and evaluates patient conditions, contributes to care plans, uses appropriate independent judgment, coordinates care and patient flow, and documents assessments, changes in condition, care, education, and incidents. The nurse advocates for patients, addresses concerns, provides health-related education to patients and families, communicates pertinent information, and supports patient- and family-centered care. The role also contributes to process and quality improvement, maintains licenses and certifications, completes required training, pursues professional development, mentors and precepts other nurses, supports a positive work environment, participates in peer feedback, and promotes the nursing profession. The nurse complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Other duties may be assigned.

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 or multistate compact.
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 patient conditions and contribute to care plans that promote patient outcomes and wellbeing.
Deliver the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with other staff.
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, and incidents or exceptions related to standards or policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner.
Provide health-related education to patients and families and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Support patient- and family-centered care and contribute pertinent information to care plans in accordance with confidentiality standards.
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, contribute to a supportive work environment, and participate in peer feedback.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; support Shared Governance; and promote the nursing profession.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.