RN Med Surg, Columbia County, FT Nights

Wellstar Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Available

Night shift

Job summary

Wellstar Health System at Columbia County Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time night shift (3/12s). You will work with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while ensuring a positive, supportive environment for patients and families.

The role emphasizes professional growth, adherence to safety and confidentiality, participation in performance improvement, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or diploma in nursing; bachelor’s preferred.
• Current RN license (single state) or multi-state compact (C-Compact).
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates patient conditions; assists with care plans to promote short- and long-term outcomes.
• Delivers care plans with independence where appropriate; communicates plans with staff.
• Prioritizes and coordinates daily patient flow and experience.
• Delivers safe, effective care per policies; documents assessments and changes.
• Listens to concerns; educates patients and families on health issues.
• Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
• Maintains licenses and pursues ongoing training and professional growth.
• Mentors and supports junior staff; upholds confidentiality and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

RN license (single state) or RN-COMPACT

BLS certification (Instructor or Basic Life Support)

Job description

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

About the Facility

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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 certificates. 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
demonstrates 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

Required Minimum Skills

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