Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Pulmonary Med Surg

Wellstar Health System; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Acute Pulmonary Med Surg unit at Kennestone Hospital. This full-time night position involves delivering high-quality, individualized patient care in a collaborative environment. The RN will utilize evidence-based practices to promote optimal patient outcomes and support interdisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience post-graduation required.
• Valid RN license in Georgia required; multi-state license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the Nursing Process using evidence-based practice.
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through effective communication.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 care givers 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 other leaders, 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 Nights 7p-7a

Responsibilities:

• Perform the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking to ensure individualized care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics, including cultural diversity.
• Partner with patients and significant others through methods like bedside reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and patient education, focusing on patient goals.
• Practice according to current clinical standards.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through effective interdisciplinary communication, documentation, and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork by practicing responsibly, supporting recruitment and retention, and participating in performance improvement and shared governance.
• Complete all professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and serve as a preceptor or mentor to ensure workforce development.
• Promote evidence-based practice, participate in research activities, and uphold organizational policies, standards, and safety goals.
• Participate in data collection, clinical inquiry, and resource utilization to improve patient care.
• Proactively plan patient care across the continuum and develop protocols to improve outcomes.
• Support efficient use of resources and perform other duties as assigned, complying with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience post-graduation required; experience preferred.
• Valid RN license in Georgia required; multi-state license preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; instructor and provisional BLS certifications preferred.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare