ECRH Staff Nurse

Job ID: 258897
Location: Aug Univ CON-ECRH Partnership
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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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 9,000 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.

Location
Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

At the College of Nursing, we champion diversity and nurture individual student success while providing a rigorous but accessible education that prepares you for the nursing workplace, academia and leadership as you progress throughout your career. You'll be encouraged, challenged and supported whether pursuing an entry-level bachelor's or master's degree or a doctor of nursing practice or Ph.D. degree. It starts with our undergraduates. The College of Nursing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and that's thanks to our innovative, challenging and contemporary curriculum offered across all our various degree programs. Advanced degree options are available for the bachelor and masters prepared nurse with our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, PhD in Nursing, and Post Master's Certificates. CON graduates leave our programs ready to lead and serve our nation's patients.

Augusta University College of Nursing has excellent opportunities for Part Time Registered Nurses to be part of an innovative partnership that has been developed between the East Central Regional Hospital and Augusta University. The nurses will be part of an inter-professional, psychiatric/mental health team that includes staff and advanced practice nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and direct care staff. The nurses will provide high quality care while practicing and mentoring on a newly developed dedicated education unit designed to teach future mental health professionals using an interdisciplinary approach. Augusta University will provide the academic resources to promote high quality practice and research.

Job Summary
Under limited supervision, the Staff Nurse provides nursing care and delegated medical services to clients, including psychiatric evaluation and assessment to determine appropriate level of care treatment. Ensures intake assessments, observations are completed timely, and that response to treatments are communicated with both internal and external staff and professionals regarding patient disposition. Provides general oversight for direct care staff. Actively participates as a member of the interprofessional recovery team.

Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to: Assessment
Completes initial and regular assessments of consumers to determine nursing care needs; Information is collected from history, observation, physical examination and analysis of diagnostic data; Completes required assessments within established time frames, and communicates findings as required to assure quality care.Planning
Plans individual nursing care based on the findings of assessment; Contributes nursing expertise to the initial and continuing individual recovery plan of care.Intervention
Provides direct care and supervises care provided by other direct care staff in according with current policies, procedures; Utilizes nursing actions that promote safety, maintain and or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness and promote recovery; Assures age appropriate interventions are utilized; Provides information and teaches individual and their care providers and families; Provides professional nursing care independently and in cooperation with physician and higher-level nursing staff.Evaluation
Evaluates the consumer's response to overall care and takes corrective actions as indicated; Communicates current progress and outcomes to the recovery team and may modify interventions based on consumers' responses and immediate needs; Improve quality of care provided and revise Recovery Plan.Documentation
Documents and maintains records and charts; Enters (in writing) medications given and treatments administered as per nursing protocol and organization's policies and procedures.Communication
Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively with consumers and their family and home communities; Communicates with professional team members, and other hospital departments' representatives to assure quality care; Utilizes verbal, written and electronic communication formats; Respects confidentiality requirements.Supervision
Provides daily supervision of direct care staff and/or licensed practical nurses to insure the provision effective, efficient and safe nursing care; May function as shift charge nurse on duty.Instructions
Instructs patients and family members regarding treatments, surgical procedures, nursing plans and other patient care issues in order to allay apprehensions; Explains home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care and rehabilitation.Knowledge
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature an attending related seminars and conferences; Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities.Other Duties
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nursing; Current, Active Georgia Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience in psychiatric nursing
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
Knowledge of nursing theory, management theory and practice
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Excellent evaluation, decision-making, prioritizing, delegation and time management skills
Ability to problem solve in an unpredictable environment and assess patient's condition and make sound, independent decisions

Certifications/License
Current, Active Georgia Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standingCurrent American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Day/Evening/Night; Rotate weekends

Pay Grade: 18

Salary: $29.92 - $36.86

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 5/30/23 - Until Filled

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

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

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

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

The primary work location for this position is within the Augusta University Medical Center or other Augusta University Health System Clinic Space and is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines. The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or an approved exemption. Your application to this position confirms you are aware of this requirement and agree to provide proof of either COVID vaccination or our organization's approval of a medical or religious exemption.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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.

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
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=258897&PostingSeq=1

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