Wellstar Health System
Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery - Augusta, GA - Full Time
Wellstar Health System, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery - Augusta, GA - Full Time
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 RN 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.
Work Shift
Various
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines and evaluates patient conditions; assists with care planning, implements plans and applies independent judgment where appropriate; collaborates and communicates plans with other staff; prioritizes daily patient flow; delivers safe and effective care per policy and procedures; documents assessments and care.
Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, serves as an educational resource for patients and families; communicates necessary information; embraces patient‑ and family‑centered care; prioritizes actions according to patient needs; reports pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve work environment and processes; contributes ideas to identify solutions; supports change implementation; contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction and financial performance.
Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications; completes all required training; self‑identifies and manages training opportunities; is involved in professional organizations; keeps current with research; seeks professional growth and leadership development.
Professional Leadership: Mentors and precepts other nurses; fosters a supportive work environment; adheres to confidentiality, safety and professional standards; embodies shared governance; promotes the nursing profession and assists with recruitment.
Other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associate's Nursing or Diploma (RN) Nursing, or Bachelors Nursing (Preferred)
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor or BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN (Multi‑state Compact)
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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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 RN 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.
Work Shift
Various
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines and evaluates patient conditions; assists with care planning, implements plans and applies independent judgment where appropriate; collaborates and communicates plans with other staff; prioritizes daily patient flow; delivers safe and effective care per policy and procedures; documents assessments and care.
Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, serves as an educational resource for patients and families; communicates necessary information; embraces patient‑ and family‑centered care; prioritizes actions according to patient needs; reports pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve work environment and processes; contributes ideas to identify solutions; supports change implementation; contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction and financial performance.
Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications; completes all required training; self‑identifies and manages training opportunities; is involved in professional organizations; keeps current with research; seeks professional growth and leadership development.
Professional Leadership: Mentors and precepts other nurses; fosters a supportive work environment; adheres to confidentiality, safety and professional standards; embodies shared governance; promotes the nursing profession and assists with recruitment.
Other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associate's Nursing or Diploma (RN) Nursing, or Bachelors Nursing (Preferred)
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor or BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN (Multi‑state Compact)
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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