Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult ED- Augusta- PT

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

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 front-line
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 patients conditions.

Assists with
the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients 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.
Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation.

Supports and contributes
to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving 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: F...