Registered Nurse (RN)- Critical Care- Surgical Trauma- Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for Critical Care–Surgical Trauma in Augusta. Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services in collaboration with the patient care team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. They help create a positive, supportive environment and serve as a frontline intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role also includes participation 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 full-time night-shift role, working 36 hours per week on three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: Basic Life Support certification through BLS, BLS Instructor, or American Red Cross BLS.
Required upon hire: Registered Nurse license (single state) or RN multistate compact license.

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 promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate and following policies and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff, and coordinate daily patient flow and the patient experience.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen and respond 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 share pertinent patient and family information with appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas, solutions, and support for change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and industry best practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with recruiting nurses to AU Health.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.