Registered Nurse (RN)- Intermediate Care- Transplant IMC- Augusta

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts (36 hours/week across 3/12s). You will work with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while maintaining a patient- and family-centered environment.

Responsibilities include care coordination, patient advocacy, performance improvement, and professional growth. Requires RN license (single-state or compact) and certifications such as ACLS/BLS; education above

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred.
• RN license required upon hire; Single State or Compact (RN-COMPACT).
• ACLS/BLS certification required upon hire (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care as part of the patient care team.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and maintains professional competence.
• Ensures patient safety, confidentiality, and adherence to standards of care and hospital policy.
• Leads and mentors others, supports shared governance and professional growth.
• Maintains documentation of patient assessments, care delivered, education provided, and incidents.

Education

Nursing degree / RN credential (Associates or Diploma; Bachelor's preferred)

Job description

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)

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

Hours: Full Time Days 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 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 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.
• 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.
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
  • RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• None listed

Required Minimum Experience

None listed

Required Minimum Skills

None listed