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

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

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for a defined patient population. The RN will perform assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes and cost-effective care.

The role requires 2+ years of RN experience (floor or critical care), Georgia RN licensure or multi-state compact license, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP must be obtained within 6 months for select units.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited/approved school of nursing.
• 2+ years RN experience in related area (floor or critical care).
• Current Georgia RN license or multi-state compact license.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire (select units/departments).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for a defined patient population using the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based and organizational quality improvement initiatives; meet continuing education requirements.

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's of Nursing

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

Various (United States of America)

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 use of 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.

Position Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited/approved school of nursing and 2 years or more of experience in RN experience in related area (floor 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 Nursing 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