RN-Acute Care-MedSurg–FT Nights-20K Sign on Bonus

Wellstar Health System; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks a proactive RN Clinical Nurse for Cobb Hospital. This role involves delivering patient-centered nursing care within a supportive, evidence-based environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate clinical competence, a commitment to quality patient outcomes, and collaborative teamwork. Applicants must have an active nursing license and preferably experience in direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active Georgia license.
• Proficient in patient assessment and care.
• Experience in a clinical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process to provide quality patient care.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in professional development and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Summary

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 and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.

Facility: Cobb Hospital

Job Summary

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 and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.

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.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A.Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B.Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C.Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care. D.Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration A.Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B.Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. C.Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative A.Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. B.Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research A.Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. B.Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems’ safety absolutes C.Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support A.Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. B.Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). C.Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.

Required Minimum Education

Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Upon Hire Required

RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support 2.00 Required

BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required

BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required

Required Minimum Experience

Less than 1 year Completion of accredited/ approved school of nursing with requisition clinical hours Required

Direct Patient Care Experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellstar Health System by 2x

Get notified about new Registered Nurse jobs in Palmetto, GA.

Austell, GA $60,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Days (Additional $5.00/hr differential for all hours worked)

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Neurosurgery

Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $1,750 per week in Gainesville, GA

Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $2,606 per week in Lawrenceville, GA

Fayetteville, GA $2,716.00-$2,716.00 3 days ago

Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $1,934 per week in Lawrenceville, GA

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,567 per week

Fayetteville, GA $2,565.80-$2,565.80 3 days ago

Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $2,089 per week in Lawrenceville, GA

Fayetteville, GA $2,696.00-$2,696.00 4 days ago

Fayetteville, GA $2,492.00-$2,492.00 4 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Nurse Residency Douglas- 2025 Cohorts - All Specialties (Evergreen)

CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant!/$16-$20 per hour/Pick your own shift!! Atlanta, GA

Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $1,797 per week in Austell, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Nights (Additional $5.00/hr differential for all hours worked )

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,596 per week

Fayetteville, GA $2,595.00-$2,595.00 4 days ago

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,450 per week

Fayetteville, GA $2,448.65-$2,448.65 4 days ago

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,696 per week

Fayetteville, GA $2,695.00-$2,695.00 4 days ago

Atlanta, GA $59,640.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,716 per week

Fayetteville, GA $2,715.00-$2,715.00 4 days ago

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,596 per week

Fayetteville, GA $2,595.00-$2,595.00 4 days ago

RN, Ophthalmology, PeriOp - Peachtree Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Overflow (Nights)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.