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.

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 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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