Registered Nurse; RN - Endoscopy - Augusta, GA

Job Summary

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 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.

• Patient Care and Care Coordination
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  Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; assist with the care plan and take appropriate actions to promote patients' short‑ and long‑term outcomes and well‑being; deliver care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate; collaborate with and communicate patient care plans with other staff; prioritize and coordinate optimum daily patient flow and patient experience; deliver safe and effective care according to policies and procedures;
  
  maintain 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
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  Listen to concerns, probe in depth to understand needs and respond to patient needs in a timely manner; serve as an educational resource for patients and families on health‑related issues; communicate necessary patient information to family, licensed care providers, and other staff; embrace patient‑ and family‑centered care to maintain satisfaction; prioritize actions according to patient needs and provide input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information to the appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
• Performance Improvement
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  Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas to identify solutions and support change implementation; support and contribute to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
• Professional Competency and Growth
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  Maintain professional licenses and certifications; complete all required training; self‑identify and self‑manage training and development opportunities; be involved in professional organizations; keep current with research literature and industry best practices; seek opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Professional Leadership
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  Foster the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship; contribute to a positive and supportive work environment; adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; act with professionalism, embrace shared governance principles, and demonstrate integrity; hold self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process; positively promote the nursing profession and assist with the recruitment of nurses.
• Other duties as assigned; comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse)
• Preferred:
  Bachelors Nursing

• 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 – Registered Nurse – Multi‑state Compact

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 40 hours, some call, no nights, no weekends. Sign‑on bonus available: $10,000.

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