Registered Nurse (RN) - 5 West Acute Care Medicine Augusta

Confidential; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our patient care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the care team, ensuring safety and quality.

This full-time day shift (36 hours/week; 3/12s) includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a focus on performance improvement, professional growth, and patient-centered care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing is the minimum education required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing preferred.
• All required certifications must be obtained by hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care with the care team.
• Maintains professional competence and supports governance and quality initiatives.
• Mentors and precepts staff to promote professional growth and a positive work environment.
• Ensures confidentiality, safety, and adherence to standards.

Skills

RN competencies

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Associates Nursing

Bachelor's Nursing

Master's Nursing

Job description

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)

About the Facility

Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center , including our teams, culture, and campus environment:

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center | Wellstar Health System

Hours: Full Time Days, 36 Hours per week (3/12s)

$20,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Job Summary

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, andevaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the front-linerepresentative 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; maintainprofessional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support SharedGovernance 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.

Required Minimum Education

Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Basic Life Support or BLS - InstructorReg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact