Staff Nurse (Part Time) - GWVNH

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Job Summary

Possess knowledge regarding state, federal, VA, and The Joint Commission guidelines governing long-term care. Responsible for supervising employees on all nursing units. Ensures that individualized quality resident care is provided for all residents. Serves as the supervisor for the facility. Rotating shifts evenings/nights/some days.

Responsibilities

• SERVE AS SUPERVISOR FOR FACILITY: Serve as Supervisor for the facility as needed. Provides support to nursing units/staff throughout the facility. Assists other nursing personnel in the administration of total resident care and serve as Charge Nurse or Medication Nurse for the nursing units as assigned.
• RESIDENT CARE PROBLEM SOLVING: Participate in problem solving affecting the care of residents with complex needs by assisting in the development of individualized resident care plans. Assess progress made toward objective goals.
• PROVIDE DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE: Provides direction and guidance in the proper use, care, and control of material resources.
• RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Responds to emergency situations by initiating emergency procedures and documenting proper records of emergency care.
• DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to affect the efficiency of Nursing Services operations.
• MANTAIN PROFESSIONAL MANNER: Maintains a professional manner at all times with residents, visitors, and staff. Report interpersonal problems to Nurse Manager and Supervisors as necessary.
• 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: Experience with Point Click Care is desirable.
• SKILLS: Provide excellent customer service. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills and proper documentation in the EHR.
• ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to assume charge nurse position on an assigned unit. Ability to maintain an empathetic understanding of the physically and mentally challenged residents.

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

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process.
• Candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.