Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Float

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples lives.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone HospitalRESPONSIBILITIESPerforms the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking Ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomesProvides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversityAlways partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of carePractices using current clinical practice standardsTeamwork and CollaborationCoordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environmentDemonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team membersParticipates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the systemProfessional Development and InitiativeCompletes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific educationServes as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforc modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environmentEvidence Based Practice and Research Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursingParticipates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care productsUpholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practiceConsults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questionsResources and Support Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient careParticipates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc)Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resourcesQUALIFICATIONSRequired Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited/approved school of nursingBachelors Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)Reg Nurse (Single State) RN - Multi-state CompactBasic Life Support BLS - Instructor BLS - ProvisionalRequired SkillsKnowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient careKnowledge of clinic policies and proceduresSkill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniquesSkill in identifying problems and recommending solutionsSkill in maintaining records regarding medication or treatmentAbility to perform department duties in a timely and efficient mannerAbility to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the publicAbility to react calmly and competently in emergency situationsAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phoneOutstanding written and oral communicationExercises good judgment in dealing with patients and staffEffective communication and teaching skills on all patient levelsAble to process large volume of patient information in an accurate and timely fashionBasic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalitiesJoin us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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