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

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and by creating a positive, supportive environment. As a front-line representative of the patient care team, the nurse often serves as an intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes 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. This position is in the Cardiovascular ICU at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta. It is a full-time night position working 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
BLS certification (Basic Life Support, instructor, or American Red Cross equivalent).
Single-state RN license or multistate compact RN license.
PALS certification (or listed equivalent); provisional PALS must be completed within 180 days.
TNCC certification or ATCN equivalent; provisional TNCC must be completed within 18 months.
ACLS certification (or listed equivalent); provisional ACLS must be completed within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to support short- and long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
Deliver care plans, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and deliver safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, determine needs, and respond in a timely manner; provide health-related education to 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 contribute pertinent patient and family information to the plan of care.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional 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 professional and safety 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.