2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Facility: Cobb Hospital
This RN Medsurg role is on our Oncology Unit here at Cobb Hospital.
7pm-7am - 36 hour week.
Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates.
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 implement 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
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking, and ensures that care is individualized; coordinates care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
- 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.
- Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using appropriate methods 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 patients' goals the focus of the plan of care).
- Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.), completion of timely documentation, and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
- Participates and supports performance improvement initiatives, including research and research utilization, to promote safe, quality patient care. Supports and participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population-specific education.
- Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses and staff or students across disciplines to ensure a qualified workforce, modeling professional nursing practice and fostering a healthy work environment.
Evidence-Based Practice and Research
- Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement activities. Participates in activities such as value analysis for evaluating patient care products.
- Upholds all healthcare system/organizational policies, procedures, and clinical competencies, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., TJC Patient Safety Goals, Wellstar safety absolutes).
- Participates in data collection, formulates relevant clinical questions, and consults appropriate experts and resources to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
- Proactively plans for patient care across the continuum during direct care activities.
- Participates in developing protocols and procedures to improve outcomes (e.g., reduce re-admissions, adverse events).
- Supports efficient use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all Wellstar policies, standards, and codes of conduct.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing degree (Bachelors preferred)
Minimum Licenses and Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (single state) or RN - Multi-state Compact
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor
Additional Requirements:
- Less than 1 year of clinical experience post-graduation is preferred.
Skills: By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by HourlyJobsNearMe to the Employer through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Wellstar Privacy Policy and SonicJobs Privacy Policy for details.