Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Ortho Trauma - Augusta

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the full-time night shift at our acute care campus. You will work with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, while providing a compassionate, safe environment for patients and families.

The role emphasizes performance improvement, professional growth and adherence to shared governance, with opportunities to mentor others and participate in councils.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: RN in Georgia; BLS required; professional certifications per unit.
• Active nursing license and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, assesses, and responds to patient conditions as part of the care team.
• Delivers and documents care plans; coordinates with physicians and staff to optimize outcomes.
• Upholds patient safety, confidentiality, and professional standards; supports governance and improvement initiatives.

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

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 ShiftNight (United States of America)

About the Facility

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

Hours: Full Time Nights 36 Hours per week (3/12s)Sign on Bonus Available

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 frontline 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 withthe 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 withand communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate.
• Prioritizes and coordinates optimumdaily patient flow and patient experience.
• Delivers safe and effective care according to policies andprocedures.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, caredelivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliancewith hospital policy.

Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction

• Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs andconcerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner.
• Serves as an educationalresource for patients and families on health-related issues.
• Communicates necessary patient information tofamily, licensed care providers, and other staff.
• Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered careto maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction.
• Prioritizes actions according to patient needs andprovides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to theappropriate 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 contributesto improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staffsatisfaction, and organizational financial performance.

Professional Competency and Growth

• Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
• Completes allrequired training.
• Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities.
• Is involved inprofessional organizations.
• Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices.
• Seeksopportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Professional Leadership

• Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship andpreceptorship.
• Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Adheres to all confidentiality,safety, and professional standards.
• Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles anddemonstrate integrity.
• Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedbackprocess.
• Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.

Other duties as assigned

• 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.
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life SupportRN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Required Minimum Experience

Required Minimum Skills

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.