Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care- MedSurg (FT Days)

SHEA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Acute Care MedSurg on the Day shift (7am-7pm). Join a dedicated care team focused on safe, high-quality patient outcomes and compassionate service.

The role requires BSN preferred, GA RN licensure or eNLC privilege, and active BLS on day one. Experience in direct patient care and a specialty certification are preferred to enhance patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current Georgia RN license; ENLC if applicable.
• Active BLS certification on first day of employment.
• Direct patient care experience required.
• National certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Support patient families and adapt to patient needs.
• Adhere to Nurse Practice Act, codes of ethics and standards.
• Collaborate with nurse managers and leaders within governance model.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical judgement daily.

Skills

Patient care

English comms

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Georgia RN license

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

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 what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

About the Facility

Learn more about Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, including our teams, culture, and campus environment:

https://careers.wellstar.org/us/en/kennestone-facility-landing-page

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care- MedSurg (FT Days) 7am-7pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Registered Nurse (RN) 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, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research.
• It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
• As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position

Preferred Experience

• National certification in area of specialty preferred.

Required Minimum Experience

• Experience with direct patient care.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English language optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner
• Possess excellent time management skills practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.