RN Charge MedSurg, Columbia County, FT Days

<p> 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. </p><p></p><p></p><p><b> Work Shift </b></p> Day (United States of America)<p></p><h2><b> Job Summary: </b></h2><p><br /> 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 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. </p><p></p><h2><br /><b> Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: </b></h2><p><br /> Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions. Assists with <br /> the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing. <br /> Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with <br /> and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates optimum <br /> daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and <br /> procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care <br /> delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance <br /> with hospital policy. <br /> Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and <br /> concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational <br /> resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient information to <br /> family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care <br /> to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and <br /> provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the <br /> appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards. <br /> Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes. <br /> Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes <br /> to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff <br /> satisfaction, and organizational financial performance. <br /> Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications. Completes all <br /> required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in <br /> professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks <br /> opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. <br /> Professional Leadership: Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and <br /> preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality, <br /> safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and <br /> demonstrate integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback <br /> process. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health. <br /> Other duties as assigned. <br /> Performs other duties as assigned <br /> Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. </p><p></p><h2><br /><b> Required Minimum Education: </b></h2><p></p><ul><li> Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred </li></ul><p></p><h2><br /><b> Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): </b></h2><p><br /> All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. </p><p></p><ul><li> BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support </li><li> RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)</li></ul><p></p><h2><b> Additional License(s) and Certification(s): </b></h2><p></p><h2><br /><b> Required Minimum Experience: </b></h2><p></p><h2><br /><b> Required Minimum Skills: </b></h2><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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