Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Women's Health PRN

Wellstar Health System•Estelline, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The nurse serves as a frontline representative and intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members, while fostering a positive and supportive environment. The role also includes participation in performance improvement, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS certification.
Required upon hire: single-state RN license or RN multi-state compact license.

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 support patient outcomes and wellbeing.
Deliver the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate with staff about patient care.
Coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and provide safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, and incidents or exceptions related to care standards or policy compliance.
Listen to and respond to patient concerns, serve as an educational resource for patients and families, and communicate relevant patient information to family and care providers.
Support patient- and family-centered care, patient satisfaction, confidentiality, and appropriate care planning.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support improvement initiatives.
Maintain required licenses and certifications, complete training, pursue development opportunities, and stay current with research and industry practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a supportive work environment, and participate in peer feedback and shared governance.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.