Registered Nurse (RN) - 4W Trauma- Augusta- FT

Overview 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 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. Job Summary Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care and to provide a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the frontline 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. Responsibilities Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates patients’ conditions; assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote short/long‑term outcomes and wellbeing. Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate; collaborates with and communicates care plans with other staff as needed; prioritizes and coordinates optimum daily patient flow and experience; delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures; maintains appropriate documentation of assessment, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance with hospital policy. Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in‑depth to understand 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 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 to appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards. Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contributes ideas to identify solutions and supports change implementation; contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance. Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains licenses and certifications; completes required training; self‑identifies training and development opportunities; participates in professional organizations; stays current with research literature and industry best practices; seeks opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Professional Leadership: Fosters growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship; contributes to a positive and supportive work environment; adheres to confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; acts with professionalism, embraces shared governance principles, and demonstrates integrity; holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in peer feedback processes; positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with recruitment of nurses to Wellstar Health. Other duties as assigned; complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Nursing or Nursing Diploma (Nurse) or Bachelor’s Nursing (Preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): BLS‑I (Basic Life Support – Instructor) or BLS Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS (American Red Cross Basic Life Support); RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT (Multi‑state Compact). Required Minimum Experience None specified. Required Minimum Skills None specified. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr