Staff Nurse - GWVNH

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University, based in Georgia, seeks a Staff Nurse at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home campus. You will supervise nursing personnel and ensure individualized quality patient care, serving as supervisor for the facility in accordance with state, federal, VA and Joint Commission guidelines.

Must hold a Georgia RN license, active BLS/BCLS certification, and a nursing degree with geriatric care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nursing and experience in the care of geriatric patients in a long-term care environment.
• Current, active licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE: Assists nursing personnel in the administration for total patient care and serve as Charge Nurse or Medication Nurse for a nursing unit as assigned.
• NURSING SUPERVISOR: Serve as Nursing Supervisor for the facility. Provide support to nursing staff throughout the facility.
• RESOURCES: Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Participate in problem solving affecting the care of patients with complex needs by assisting in the development of individualized patient care plans.
• EMERGENCIES: Respond to emergency situations by initiating emergency procedures and documenting proper records of emergency care provided.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse possesses knowledge regarding State, Federal, VA and The Joint Commission guidelines governing long-term care. This person is responsible for supervising employees in all nursing units. The person in this role ensures that individualized quality patient care is provided for all patients and serves as the supervisor for the facility.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• PATIENT CARE: Assists nursing personnel in the administration for total patient care and serve as Charge Nurse or Medication Nurse for a nursing unit as assigned. Serve as Supervisor for the facility as needed. Provides support to nursing unit/staff throughout the facility. Assess patients as needed and contact Physician, as needed.
• NURSING SUPERVISOR: Serve as Nursing Supervisor for the facility. Provide support to nursing staff throughout the facility. Assess patients as needed and contact Physician, as indicated.
• RESOURCES: Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Participate in problem solving affecting the care of patients with complex needs by assisting in the development of individualized patient care plans. Assess progress made toward objective goals. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to affect the efficiency of nursing care
• EMERGENCIES: Respond to emergency situations by initiating emergency procedures and documenting proper records of emergency care provided.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nursing and experience in the care of geriatric patients in a long-term care environment. Current, active licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in exercising leadership skills.
• Ability to assume charge nurse position in an assigned unit.
• Ability to supervise others and maintain an empathetic understanding of the physically and mentally challenged patient.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Knowledge of AU/GWVNH policies and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, customer service, and multi-tasking skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to access and accurately report changes in patients' condition

Certifications/License

Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification and active Georgia licensure as a Registered Nurse.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.