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> < p> < /p> < p> < span> < b> About the Facility< /b> < /span> < /p> < p> < span> Learn more about < b> Columbia County Medical Center< /b> , including our teams, culture, and campus environment: < /span> < /p> < p> < span> < a href="https: //careers.wellstar.org/us/en/columbia-county-medical-center" target="_blank"> Join Wellstar Health System at Columbia County Medical Center< /a> < /span> < /p> < h2> Hours: Full Time Days, 36 hours per week (3/12s)< /h2> < h2> Sign On Bonus Available< /h2> < 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> < 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> < p> < /p> < h2> < br /> < b> Required Minimum Experience: < /b> < /h2> < p> < /p> < p> < /p> < h2> < br /> < b> Required Minimum Skills: < /b> < /h2> < p> < /p> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p> < p style="text-align: left"> Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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