Registered Nurse (RN) -Intermediate/Acute Care- Surgery- Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the night shift team. This full-time role (36 hours per week, 3/12s) focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative care model and supports continuous improvement through shared governance.

The RN provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, documents changes, communicates with the care team and families, and mentors others while maintaining licensure

Competenze

• Associates/Bachelor’s/Master’s in Nursing (preferred).
• BLS Instructor or BLS certification required on hire.
• RN license: single-state or compact license upon hire.

Mansioni

• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and care plans.
• Coordinate care with the patient care team and family; ensure safe, effective care.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and maintain professional licensure.
• Mentor and support junior staff; uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Conoscenze

Nursing care

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Formazione

Associate or higher degree in Nursing

Strumenti

EMR Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Work Shift

Night (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 Nights 36 Hours per week (3/12s)

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

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