Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult ED- Augusta- PT
Wellstar Health System, Augusta, ME, United States
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 patient’s condition. Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote short/long‑term outcomes and wellbeing. Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with and communicates patient plans with other staff. 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 needs, 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 patient‑ and family‑centered care to maintain satisfaction of all parties. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Performance Improvement:
Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes. Contributes ideas to identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with 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 manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks opportunities for growth and leadership development.
Professional Leadership:
Fosters growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship. Contributes to a supportive work environment. Adheres to confidentiality, safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism, embraces shared governance principles, and demonstrates integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in peer feedback. Promotes the nursing profession and assists with recruitment.
Other duties as assigned, complying with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Education Requirements
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse)
Bachelors Nursing‑Preferred
License and Certification Requirements
BLS‑I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN‑Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT - RN – Multi‑state Compact
PALS‑I - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS - American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I - PALS – Instructor or PALS‑P - PALS‑Provisional (180 Days)
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses or Cer or TNCC‑P - Trauma Nurse Core Course - Provisional (18 Months)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS - American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I - ACLS – Instructor or ACLS‑P - ACLS‑Provisional (180 Days)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
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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 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 patient’s condition. Assists with the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote short/long‑term outcomes and wellbeing. Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with and communicates patient plans with other staff. 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 needs, 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 patient‑ and family‑centered care to maintain satisfaction of all parties. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Performance Improvement:
Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes. Contributes ideas to identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes to improvement initiatives aligned with 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 manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks opportunities for growth and leadership development.
Professional Leadership:
Fosters growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and preceptorship. Contributes to a supportive work environment. Adheres to confidentiality, safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism, embraces shared governance principles, and demonstrates integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in peer feedback. Promotes the nursing profession and assists with recruitment.
Other duties as assigned, complying with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Education Requirements
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse)
Bachelors Nursing‑Preferred
License and Certification Requirements
BLS‑I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN‑Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT - RN – Multi‑state Compact
PALS‑I - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS - American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I - PALS – Instructor or PALS‑P - PALS‑Provisional (180 Days)
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses or Cer or TNCC‑P - Trauma Nurse Core Course - Provisional (18 Months)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS - American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I - ACLS – Instructor or ACLS‑P - ACLS‑Provisional (180 Days)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
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.
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