Staff Nurse - GWVNH

About the role

The Staff Nurse possesses knowledge regarding State, Federal, VA and The Joint Commission guidelines governing long-term care. This person is responsible for supervising employees in all nursing units. The person in this role ensures that individualized quality patient care is provided for all patients and serves as the supervisor for the facility.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE: Assists nursing personnel in the administration for total patient care and serve as Charge Nurse or Medication Nurse for a nursing unit as assigned. Serve as Supervisor for the facility as needed. Provides support to nursing unit/staff throughout the facility. Assess patients as needed and contact Physician, as needed.
• NURSING SUPERVISOR: Serve as Nursing Supervisor for the facility. Provide support to nursing staff throughout the facility. Assess patients as needed and contact Physician, as indicated.
• RESOURCES: Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Participate in problem solving affecting the care of patients with complex needs by assisting in the development of individualized patient care plans. Assess progress made toward objective goals. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to affect the efficiency of nursing care
• EMERGENCIES: Respond to emergency situations by initiating emergency procedures and documenting proper records of emergency care provided.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nursing and experience in the care of geriatric patients in a long-term care environment.
• Current, active licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in exercising leadership skills.
• Ability to assume charge nurse position in an assigned unit.
• Ability to supervise others and maintain an empathetic understanding of the physically and mentally challenged patient.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of AU/GWVNH policies and procedures. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population.
• SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational, customer service, and multi-tasking skills.
• ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to access and accurately report changes in patients' condition.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B12
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

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Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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