Charge Nurse (RN) - 5 West Acute Care Medicine Augusta

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. Work Shift Night (United States of America) About the Facility Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center , including our teams, culture, and campus environment: Hours: Full Time Nights, 36 Hours per week (3/12s) Sign on Bonus Eligible 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; Patient Care and Care Coordination: 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. 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. 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. Performance Improvement: 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. Completes all required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Professional Leadership: Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.