RN MedSurg -FT Nights - 7pm-7am

Wellstar Health System; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. As an RN in the Oncology Unit, you will be a vital part of a collaborative team, ensuring that patients receive individualized care tailored to their specific needs. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about nursing. With opportunities for mentorship and growth, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes while adhering to the highest standards of care. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this position is for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Knowledgeable in nursing practices and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and implement care plans.
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Associate's Nursing Degree

Bachelor's Nursing Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Facility: Cobb Hospital

This RN Medsurg role is on our Oncology Unit here at Cobb Hospital.

Shift: 7pm-7am - 36 hour week.

Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for eligible candidates.

Job Summary
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure patients, families, and significant others receive individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment managed 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.

All RN Clinical Nurses are required to be licensed, knowledgeable, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, implementing the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards by the American Nurses Association. They are expected to advocate for the patient, adhere to system policies and procedures, and support service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Perform the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and individualized care, coordinating effectively with team members.
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to specific population characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) and cultural diversity.
• Partner with patients and significant others through methods like bedside report, interdisciplinary rounds, patient teaching, and keeping them informed, focusing on patient goals.
• Practice according to current clinical standards.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Coordinate safe, quality patient care and documentation, fostering respectful, inclusive communication and a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork by practicing responsibly and supporting the recruitment and retention of healthcare staff.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and shared governance activities.

Professional Development and Initiative

• Complete all required professional competencies and mandatory education.
• Serve as preceptor or mentor to promote workforce development and a healthy work environment.

Evidence-Based Practice and Research

• Promote evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to healthcare policies, standards, and accreditation requirements, including safety goals.
• Participate in data collection and clinical inquiry, consulting with experts as needed.

Resources and Support

• Plan proactively for patient care across the continuum.
• Contribute to protocol development to improve outcomes, such as reducing readmissions and adverse events.
• Use resources efficiently.

Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all organizational policies and standards.

Minimum Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing degree (Bachelor's preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Less than 1 year of clinical experience post-graduation preferred.

Skills

• Entry level.