Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Pulmonary Med Surg

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scottdale seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Acute Pulmonary Med Surg team. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license. The position requires critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to professional development. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year clinical hours; preferred experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs the Nursing Process using evidence-based practice.
• Coordinates care through effective partnerships.
• Promotes research and performance improvement.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Cultural Diversity Awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

BLS Instructor

BLS Provisional

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 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, 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

1. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes: Performs the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) using evidence-based practice, analytical/critical thinking, and individualized care. Coordinates care through effective partnerships, recognizing that caring is central to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
2. Relationship-based patient-centered care: Provides care that reflects understanding of cultural diversity, adapting service delivery accordingly. Partners with patients and significant others, utilizing methods like bedside reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and patient education to keep the patient's goals central to the care plan.
3. Practices using current clinical standards.
4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe, quality care, promotes a respectful and inclusive environment, and practices in a manner that is fiscally responsible. Supports performance improvement, research, and shared governance activities.
5. Professional Development and Initiative: Completes required competencies and education, serves as a preceptor or mentor, and fosters a healthy work environment.
6. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Promotes research and performance improvement, participates in data collection, and uses evidence to address practice questions.
7. Resources and Support: Plans proactively for patient care across the continuum, develops protocols, and supports resource-efficient practices.
8. Additional duties: Performs other duties as assigned, complies with policies, standards, and codes of conduct.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: Less than 1 year clinical hours; preferred experience in direct patient care.
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse license (single-state and multi-state compact), BLS, BLS Instructor, BLS Provisional.