Registered Nurse (RN)- Adult ED- Augusta

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Adult Emergency Department in Augusta. This full-time day shift position offers the opportunity to provide quality nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced emergency setting while working as part of an integrated healthcare system.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Adult Emergency Department at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, serving as a frontline member of the patient care team and intermediary between patients, families, providers, and other care team members.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions and assist with developing and implementing care plans to promote short and long-term patient outcomes and wellbeing
• Deliver safe and effective care according to hospital policies and procedures, applying independent judgment where appropriate
• Collaborate with and communicate patient care plans with other staff members
• Prioritize and coordinate optimal daily patient flow and patient experience
• Maintain appropriate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, patient education, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy compliance
• Listen to patient and family concerns, probe to understand needs, and respond in a timely manner
• Serve as an educational resource for patients and families on health-related issues
• Communicate necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff in accordance with confidentiality standards
• Embrace patient- and family-centered care to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction
• Seek opportunities to improve work environment and processes, contribute ideas to identify solutions, and support change implementation
• Support and contribute to performance improvement initiatives aligned with better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance
• Maintain professional licenses and certifications and complete all required training
• Self-identify and self-manage training and development opportunities
• Keep current with research literature and industry best practices
• Foster the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment
• Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards
• Participate in peer feedback processes and hold self and others accountable for practice
• Positively promote the nursing profession and assist with recruitment
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift
• 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)
• Active RN license (single state or multi-state compact)
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support, or American Red Cross Basic Life Support)

Compensation

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available