RN Charge MedSurg, Columbia County, PT Nights,

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while fostering a positive, supportive environment. The nurse serves as a front-line representative of the patient care team and often as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The role also participates in performance improvement, maintains professional competence, develops other nurses, upholds confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supports Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. This position is at Columbia County Medical Center and is listed as full-time nights, 36 hours per week on three 12-hour shifts. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a 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-Compact (multi-state compact) or RN (single-state registered nurse).
Maintain required professional licenses and certifications and complete required training.

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 according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate plans with staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, delivering safe and effective care under applicable policies and procedures.
Document assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and educate patients and families on health-related issues.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while following confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals to inform the plan of care.
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, stay current with research and best practices, and engage with professional organizations.
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 nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.