Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Augusta

Wellstar Health System

6d•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 creating a positive, supportive environment. The RN 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 supports performance improvement, professional competence and development, confidentiality, safety, professional standards, and Shared Governance through participation in councils or sponsored activities. The position is at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta and is full-time on the evening shift, 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts. The role is sign-on bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma.
Current RN license: single-state or multistate compact.
Basic Life Support certification: BLS, BLS Instructor, or American Red Cross BLS; required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care plans using independent judgment where appropriate, collaborate and communicate with staff, and coordinate patient flow and experience.
Provide safe and effective care according to policies and procedures, and document assessments, condition changes, care, education, incidents, and exceptions.
Listen and respond to patient concerns, educate patients and families, communicate necessary patient information, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care.
Prioritize actions according to patient needs and share pertinent information with appropriate individuals while following confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas, solutions, and implementation support for improvement initiatives.
Maintain licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, keep current with research and 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 duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.