Float Pool, Nurse; Columbia

Position: Float Pool, Nurse (Columbia County)

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

Day (United States of America)
Float Pool Nurse-Columbia County

Shift: FT

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.

Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

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.

• 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.
• 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:
  Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and
  preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality,
  safety, and professional standards. Acts with…