Registered Nurse (RN) - OB/Gyn RMIA clinic

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care, while providing a positive and supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is a front-line representative of the patient care team and often serves as an intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role also involves participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: BLS-I (Basic Life Support Instructor), BLS (Basic Life Support), or ARC-BLS (American Red Cross Basic Life Support).
Required upon hire: RN Multi-state Compact or RN Registered Nurse (Single State).

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 plans, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with other staff about patient care plans.
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, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy compliance.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families on health-related issues and communicate necessary patient information to them and to licensed care providers and other staff.
Support patient- and family-centered care and patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.
Prioritize actions according to patient needs and report pertinent information to appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute solutions and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, participate in professional organizations, and keep current with research and industry best practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, and support recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and Shared Governance principles; and participate in peer feedback and accountability processes.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.