TEMP Registered Nurse; RN - Intermediate - Augusta, GA

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

This is a 13-week renewable contract, FULL TIME 36 hours/week

• Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates patients’ conditions; assists with care plans and takes appropriate actions to promote short- and 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; 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 needs, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner; serves as 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 satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and physicians; prioritizes actions according to patient needs and reports 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; supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with 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 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; promotes the nursing profession and assists with recruitment of nurses to AU Health; performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Nursing or Bachelor’s Nursing

• Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor
• RN – Multi‑state Compact

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required