Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Augusta

Wellstar Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is a frontline representative of the patient care team and often serves as an intermediary 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 service on councils or sponsored activities. This position is at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta. It is a full-time mid-shift position, with hours from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., on the evening shift. The position is sign-on bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Basic Life Support certification (BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS) required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license (single-state or multistate compact) required upon hire.

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 the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with staff about patient care plans.
Prioritize and coordinate patient flow and patient experience, deliver safe and effective care according to policies and procedures, and maintain appropriate documentation.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Support patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent information to appropriate individuals to contribute to the plan of care.
Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas and solutions, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
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.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.