Staff Nurse; Part Time - GWVNH

Staff Nurse (Part Time) – GWVNH

Job

Location:

Augusta University, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home

Employment Type:

Part Time

Possess knowledge of state, federal, VA, and The Joint Commission guidelines governing long‑term care. Responsible for supervising employees on all nursing units, ensuring individualized quality resident care, and serving as the supervisor for the facility.

• Serve as Supervisor for the facility as needed.
• Provide support to nursing units/staff throughout the facility.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the administration of total resident care and serve as Charge Nurse or Medication Nurse for the nursing units as assigned.
• Assess residents as needed and contact Physician as needed.
• Participate in problem solving affecting the care of residents with complex needs by assisting in the development of individualized resident care plans.
• Assess progress made toward objective goals.
• Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care, and control of material resources.
• Respond to emergency situations by initiating emergency procedures and documenting proper records of emergency care.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to affect the efficiency of Nursing Services operations.
• Maintain a professional manner at all times with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Report interpersonal problems to Nurse Manager and Supervisors as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nursing and experience in the care of geriatric patients in a long‑term care environment.
• Current, active licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

• Experience exercising leadership skills.
• Ability to assume charge nurse position in an assigned unit.
• Ability to supervise others and maintain an empathetic understanding of the physically and mentally challenged patient.

• Experience with Point Click Care is desirable.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills and proper documentation in the EHR.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain an empathetic understanding of the physically and mentally challenged residents.

Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification and active Georgia licensure as a Registered Nurse.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.