Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Pulmonary Med Surg

Wellstar Health System; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Pulmonary Med Surg unit. The RN will be part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, providing high-quality patient care in a supportive clinical environment. Responsibilities include performing assessments, coordinating care, and participating in performance improvement initiatives. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Nursing, a current RN license, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Current RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the Nursing Process using evidence-based practice.
• Provide patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics.
• Participate in performance improvement and shared governance activities.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Pulmonary Med Surg

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Overview
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The practice framework is guided by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.

Facility: Kennestone Hospital
Shift: Full-time Days 7a-7p

Responsibilities

• Perform the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and individualized care, coordinating with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics, considering cultural diversity.
• Partner with patients and significant others through methods like bedside reports, interdisciplinary rounds, patient teaching, and goal-focused care planning.
• Adhere to current clinical practice standards.
• Coordinate and document safe, quality care promoting a respectful, inclusive environment, utilizing effective communication methods.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration, practicing responsibly and supporting staff recruitment and retention.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and shared governance activities to promote safe, high-quality care.
• Complete required professional development, serve as preceptor/mentor, and uphold all policies, standards, and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Support resource planning, protocol development, and efficient use of resources to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience required; prior direct patient care preferred.
• Current RN license (single state and multi-state compact) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; BLS instructor and provisional certifications preferred.