Charge Nurse - 5N Med Surg Oncology - Augusta, GA - Full Time

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.

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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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patient’s conditions.
Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patient’s short/long-term outcomes and
wellbeing.
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.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
• RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)

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