Registered Nurse; RN - Adult Operating Room - Augusta, GA

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Operating Room - Augusta, GA - Full Time

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Operating Room - Augusta, GA - Full Time

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.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions Patient Care and Care Coordination

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 well‑being. 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.

Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction

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.

Performance Improvement

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.

Professional Competency and Growth

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.

Professional Leadership

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, embraces shared governance principles, and demonstrates 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.

Required

Minimum Education

• Associate’s Nursing or Diploma (Nurse)
• BSN (Bachelor’s Nursing) – Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS Instructor
• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor
• RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – Registered Nurse (Multi‑state Compact)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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