RN Charge MedSurg, Columbia County, FT Days

Job Description

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.

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About the Facility

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Learn more about Columbia County Medical Center , including our teams, culture, and campus environment:

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Join Wellstar Health System at Columbia County Medical Center

Hours: Full Time Days, 36 hours per week (3/12s)Sign On Bonus Available\n

Job Summary: \n

\n 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.

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Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: \n

\n Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions. Assists with
\n the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
\n Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with
\n and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates optimum
\n daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and
\n procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care
\n delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance
\n with hospital policy.
\n Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and
\n concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational
\n resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient information to
\n family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care
\n to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and
\n provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the
\n appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
\n Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
\n Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes
\n to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff
\n satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
\n Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications. Completes all
\n required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in
\n professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks
\n opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
\n Professional Leadership: Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and
\n preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality,
\n safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and
\n demonstrate integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback
\n process. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
\n Other duties as assigned.
\n Performs other duties as assigned
\n Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

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Required Minimum Education: \n

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• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
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Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): \n

\n All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

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• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
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• RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)
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Additional License(s) and Certification(s): \n

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Required Minimum Experience: \n

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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.

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