Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float

Job Overview Night shift nursing position located at Kennestone Hospital, United States of America. Responsibilities Performs the Nursing Process: assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation; utilizes evidence‑based practice and analytical/critical thinking. Ensures individualized care and coordinates care through effective partnerships, recognizing that caring is central to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Provides relationship‑based, patient‑centered care consistent with population‑specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) and adapts service delivery to reflect cultural diversity. Partners with patients and significant others using appropriate methods (bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching) and keeps them updated, focusing on the patient’s goals. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care, promoting the professional care delivery model. Facilitates diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.) and completes timely documentation. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner that supports recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Participates and supports performance improvement, inclusive of all stakeholders, research, and research utilization, including initiating and/or leading activities to promote safe, quality patient care. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required mandatory education, including population‑specific education. Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for professional nurses, staff, or students across all disciplines to model nursing practice and create a healthy work environment. Promotes evidence‑based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement, including participation in value analysis to evaluate patient‑care products. Upholds all health‑care system/organizational policies, procedures, and clinical competencies, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, ensuring compliance with TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence‑based practice, and consults experts to address practice questions. Proactively plans for patient care across the continuum during direct patient care activities. Participates in development of protocols and procedures to achieve best practice outcomes (e.g., reduction in readmission rates, avoidable days, adverse events). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing. Licensing & Certification: Registered Nurse (Reg Nurse – Single State). Registered Nurse – Multi‑state Compact. Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor. Basic Life Support (BLS) – Provisional. Required Skills: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices. Proficient assessment, examination, and treatment techniques. Problem identification and solution recommendation. Record‑keeping for medication or treatment. Timely and efficient performance of departmental duties. Effective communication with patients, medical staff, and the public. Calm and competent emergency response. Clear written and oral communication. Judgment in patient and staff interactions. Teaching skills at all patient levels. Ability to process large volumes of patient information accurately and timely. Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System