Registered Nurse (RN) -Critical Care- Medical ICU -Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Medical ICU. The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and providing a positive, supportive environment. The nurse serves as a frontline representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other care team members. This role participates in performance improvement initiatives, maintains professional competence, develops other nurses, upholds confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supports Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. The position is full-time nights, 36 hours per week on a three 12-hour-shift schedule. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing; a bachelor's or master's degree is preferred.
Registered Nurse license: single-state or multistate compact.
BLS Instructor or Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
Maintain required professional licenses and certifications and complete required training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Master's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and provide safe, effective care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Collaborate with staff, communicate patient care plans, and prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond promptly, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while following confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and share pertinent information with appropriate individuals to inform care plans.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, participate in professional organizations, and stay current with research and industry best practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, and participate in peer feedback and accountability processes.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; demonstrate integrity and Shared Governance principles; promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.