Registered Nurse (RN) - 3 West Neuro ICU Augusta

Wellstar Health System

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 RN serves as a front-line representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other team members. The position supports performance improvement, professional competence and development, confidentiality, safety, professional standards, and Shared Governance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Current RN license: single-state or multistate compact.
BLS certification or an accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent.
ACLS certification or an accepted equivalent; provisional ACLS is permitted within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver the care plan, applying independent judgment when appropriate, and coordinate and communicate care with other staff.
Coordinate patient flow and experience, provide safe and effective care, and maintain documentation of assessments, changes, care, education, and incidents or exceptions.
Listen and respond to patient concerns, educate patients and families, communicate necessary information to the care team, and support patient- and family-centered care.
Report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals while adhering to confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support improvement initiatives and their implementation.
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 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.