Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Augusta, GA

Shea Online; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar in Augusta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide focused nursing care to a defined patient population using the nursing process to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years of RN experience, current BLS, and GA RN license; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required for select units and must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited/approved school of nursing and 2+ years of RN experience in a related area.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ACLS, PALS, or NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse License (Georgia) or qualifying multi-state compact license.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, planning, implementation of nursing interventions, and evaluation of care.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based and organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Meet continuing education requirements and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in student and new employee orientations and teaching activities.
• Uphold the philosophy and objectives of Patient Care Services.
• Engage in professional growth through involvement in professional organizations and review of current literature.
• Engage in continuing education programs as applicable to the role and unit.

Skills

RN experience

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse responsible for the nursing care of a defined patient population. Care is provided through the nursing process and in a manner that is cost effective while maintaining quality of care and optimal patient outcomes. The RN performs assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of care. The RN participates in unit based and organizational quality improvement initiatives, meets continuing education requirements, participates in student/new employee orientations/teaching activities, upholds Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives, demonstrates professional growth and development through involvement in professional organizations, reviews professional literature and participates in continuing education programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, planning, implementation of nursing interventions, and evaluation of care.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based and organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Meet continuing education requirements and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in student and new employee orientations and teaching activities.
• Uphold the philosophy and objectives of Patient Care Services.
• Engage in professional growth through involvement in professional organizations and review of current literature.
• Engage in continuing education programs as applicable to the role and unit.

Position Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited/approved school of nursing and 2+ years of RN experience in a related area (floors or critical care).
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ACLS, PALS, or NRP (only in select units/departments) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse License (Georgia) or qualifying multi-state compact license.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's of Nursing.
• National specialty certification applicable to area of practice.

Scheduling Requirements

• Every other weekend and two minor and one major holiday.