Registered Nurse (RN)- Pediatric ED- Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus Available

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts. You will deliver patient-centered care within the care team, coordinate plans, and ensure safety and quality outcomes across shifts.

Join a system recognized for commitment to compassionate care and professional growth, with a sign-on bonus and opportunities to advance your leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license and BLS certification required; state license active.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the care team.
• Assist with care plans and implement them with clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with providers, family, and staff to coordinate care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Support patient safety, advocacy, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in performance improvement and professional development.

Skills

Patient Care

Care Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EHR Systems

Vital Signs Monitors

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 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)

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a GreatPlacetoWork.