Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care MedSurg (Kennestone Hospital)

RemoteWorker US; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) for various positions within acute care units at Kennestone Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available, offering flexible shifts and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Relocation assistance

Acuity Differential

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Nursing preferred.
• RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing processes and coordinates care.
• Provides patient-centered care respecting cultural diversity.
• Partners with patients and families using effective communication.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelors Nursing

RN license (single state or multi-state compact)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care MedSurg (Kennestone Hospital)

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Facility: Kennestone Hospital

• Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN positions available within ALL units/specialties.
• Day, Evening, Night, Various, and Weekend Option shifts available!
• Sign on Bonus, Relocation, and Acuity Differential eligible positions offered.
• Pediatric Unit
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Clinical Decision Unit
• Total Joint
• Oncology
• MedSurg Float
• Bariatric/Surgery
• Acute Pulmonary
• Renal/Vascular Surgical

Attention all Registered Nurse (RN) candidates! Are you looking to join an organization that promotes growth and values your passion for providing care and services to patients, families, and our community? If so, apply to Wellstar Health System today to find the department, shift, and facility that best suits your needs!

• Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN positions available within ALL units/specialties.
• Day, Evening, Night, Various, and Weekend shifts available.
• Sign on Bonus, Relocation, and Acuity Differential positions offered.

Acute Care/MedSurg Unit Availability:

• Surgery/Trauma
• Pediatric Unit
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Clinical Decision Unit
• Collaborative Care
• Total Joint
• Cardiac Telemetry/ Congestive Heart Failure
• Ortho/Neuro/Spine
• Oncology
• Discharge Lounge
• MedSurg Float
• Bariatric/Surgery
• Inpatient Rehab
• Cardiac Intervention & EP
• Acute Pulmonary
• General Cardiac
• Renal/Vascular Surgical

At Wellstar, we appreciate all that you do – for patients, the community, and for other team members. We support individuals in pursuing their career goals and well-being, fostering a culture of growth and fulfillment.

Job Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team ensuring high-quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment supported by Nurse Managers and the Wellstar Shared Governance Model, guided by evidence-based practice and the Wellstar Professional Practice Model. RNs uphold the standards outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

1. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes: Performs nursing processes, uses evidence-based practice, and coordinates care to achieve optimal outcomes.
2. Relationship-Based Patient Care: Provides patient-centered care respecting cultural diversity and involving patients and families in care planning.
3. Partnerships: Partners with patients and families using effective communication methods.
4. Standards of Practice: Practices according to current clinical standards.
5. Teamwork and Collaboration: Coordinates care, promotes respectful interdisciplinary communication, and supports performance improvement initiatives.
6. Professional Development: Completes competency assessments, mentors others, and models professional nursing practice.
7. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Promotes research, participates in data collection, and supports clinical decision-making.
8. Resources and Support: Plans for patient care across the continuum and develops protocols in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Minimum Education and Certification

• Associates or Bachelors Nursing preferred.
• RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience and Skills

• Less than 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to practice according to professional standards and organizational policies.