Charge Nurse - 5N Med Surg Oncology - Augusta, ...

<p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Work Shift</b></p>Night (United States of America)<p></p><p></p><h2><b>Job Summary:</b></h2><p>Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan,<br />implement, and evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered<br />Nurse is the frontline representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the<br />patient and family, the provider(s), and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in<br />performance improvement initiatives; maintain professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality,<br />safety, and professional standards; and support Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored<br />activities.</p><p></p><h2><br /><b>Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:</b></h2><p>Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patient’s conditions.<br />Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patient’s short/long-term outcomes and<br />wellbeing.<br />Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with<br />and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates<br />optimum daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and<br />procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care<br />delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or<br />compliance with hospital policy.</p><p></p><h2>Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and<br />concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational<br />resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient<br />information to<br />family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered<br />care<br />to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient<br />needs and<br />provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and<br />family to the<br />appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.</h2><h2><br /><b>Required Minimum Education:</b></h2><ul><li>Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred</li></ul><p></p><h2><b>Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):</b></h2><p><br />All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.</p><ul><li>BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support</li><li>RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>