Registered Nurse Operating Room (RN) -Columbia County

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care within the care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while maintaining safety and confidentiality and supporting shared governance.

You will participate in professional development, bedside leadership, and mentorship of teammates while ensuring high-quality outcomes and compassionate care across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing, Diploma or Bachelors Nursing required.
• Active nursing licensure and relevant certifications required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions.
• Collaborate with care team to implement and adjust care plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation of care and outcomes.
• Promote patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
• Support patient and family education and advocacy.
• Participate in performance improvement and governance activities.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues and peers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Nursing diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary: 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 the front-line representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the patient and family, the provider(s), and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in performance improvement initiatives; maintain professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care and Care Coordination

• Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions.


• Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.


• Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate.


• Collaborates with and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate.


• Prioritizes and coordinates optimum daily patient flow and patient experience.


• Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.


• Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance with hospital policy.

Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction

• Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner.


• Serves as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues.


• Communicates necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff.


• Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.


• Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.

Performance Improvement

• Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.


• Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation.


• Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.

Professional Competency and Growth

• Maintains professional licenses and certifications.


• Completes all required training.


• Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities.


• Is involved in professional organizations.


• Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices.


• Seeks opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Professional Leadership

• Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship.


• Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.


• Adheres to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.


• Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and demonstrate integrity.


• Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process.


• Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.


• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor


• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor


• RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.