Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry-Acute Care FT Nights
Wellstar Health System
Summary
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research.
Job description
Job Summary
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, analytical/critical thinking, and ensuring care is individualized
- Provides relationship-based patient centered care consistent with population specific characteristics and cultural diversity
- Partners with the patient and significant others using bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, and patient teaching
- Practices using current clinical practice standards
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in a fiscally responsible manner
- Participates and supports performance improvement and shared governance
Professional Development and Initiative
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment and required education
- Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses and staff
Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research and performance improvement
- Upholds organizational policies, clinical competencies, and regulatory standards including TJC Patient Safety Goals
- Participates in data collection and consults appropriate experts to address practice questions
Resources and Support
- Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum
- Participates in the development of protocols and procedures to achieve best practice outcomes
- Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required; Bachelor's in Nursing preferred
- Minimum 5 years RN experience required
- Direct patient care experience preferred
- Ability to read, write and speak English language
- Basic computer skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- RN - Registered Nurse (Single State) license required upon hire
- RN-COMPACT - Multi-state Compact license required upon hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification required upon hire
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.