Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Augusta

Wellstar Health System; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse for Evening shifts. Full-time, 36 hours weekly (3/12s), 10:30am–11:00pm, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with the care team to support patient and family needs. Responsibilities include care coordination, documentation, and participation in performance improvement and governance activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license (Single State) or Compact license.
• BLS certification (Instructor or Basic Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing services as part of the patient care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain documentation and uphold confidentiality and safety.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and shared governance.
• Mentor and precept other nurses and support professional growth.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Documentation

Professional development

Safety/compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing / BSN preferred

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

Evening (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

Hours: Full Time Evenings, 36 Hours per week (3/12s) 10:30am - 11:00pm

Sign on Bonus

$10,000 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 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.
• 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 Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors 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 or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

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.