Registered Nurse (RN) - Augusta Psychiatry Clinic

Patient Care and Care Coordination

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Sets and achieves personal and professional goals.
• 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 professionalism embrace shared governance principles and demonstrates integrity.
• Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback process.
• Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.