Registered Nurse (RN) - 3 West Neuro ICU Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse for night shift to join the patient care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring a positive environment and adherence to safety and confidentiality standards.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff, participate in performance improvement, maintain licensure, and support shared governance while delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associates or Diploma in Nursing (required).
• RN license required or multi-state compact where applicable.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required or within stated hire conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, assesses, and documents patient conditions.
• Collaborates with care team to implement care plans.
• Communicates patient needs to family and providers.
• Maintains safety, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Performance improvement

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma)

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Night (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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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-Preferred

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 or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• 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.