Registered Nurse (RN) - 3 North Neurology Augusta (PRN) (Hiring Immediately) (Augusta)

1. Job Overview:

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for 3 North Neurology Augusta (PRN) in Augusta, GA. 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.

Why Join Us:

• Join the most integrated health system in Georgia.
• Discover the support to do more meaningful work — and enjoy a more rewarding life.

Role Purpose: 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.

2. Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
• 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.
• 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 demonstrate 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

3. Required Qualifications:

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing. (Bachelor's in Nursing preferred — listed under preferred qualifications.)

4. Required Skills:

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support (All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)
• RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)

5. Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Nursing - Preferred

6. Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required for PRN.

7. Additional Job Information:

• Employment type: Part-time (PRN Nights as stated: "Hours: PRN Nights").
• Work mode: On-site (Work Shift Night).
• Notice period: Not stated in the provided source.
• Locations: Augusta, GA; Richmond County, GA; Georgia, United States. Facility referenced: Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center.
• Application instructions: "Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more." (No specific application method or URL provided in the source.)