Registered Nurse (RN)- CARU- Augusta- PRN

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the patient care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while supporting families and collaborating with providers to achieve optimal outcomes.

This front-line role emphasizes performance improvement, professional development, confidentiality, and shared governance. You will maintain licenses, pursue ongoing education, and mentor junior staff within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing or Bachelors/Masters Nursing preferred.
• BLS certification required or Instructor acceptable.
• RN license valid in Georgia; multi-state compact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, assesses, and evaluates patient conditions and contributes to care plans.
• Communicates care plans with the patient, family, and care team to ensure understanding and collaboration.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives and maintains professional competence.
• Keeps licensure up to date, completes required training, and pursues ongoing education and leadership development.
• Mentors and supports junior nurses, fostering a welcoming and compliant work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to hospital policies and code of conduct.

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN/MSN)

RN licensure

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.

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 Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
• Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact

Required Minimum Skills:

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