Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - PRN

Job Summary Work Shift: Night (United States of America) The RN Clinical Nurse Emergency Department is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high‑quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders, 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. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Emergency Services 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, 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 patient’s 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.), timely documentation, and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner and promoting the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. 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 and promoting an inter/intra‑disciplinary process, actively supporting/participating in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population‑specific education. Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. Evidence Based Practice and Research 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. 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 such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes. 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 Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum while giving direct patient care. 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 (e.g., decrease in read‑mission rates; avoidable days; adverse events). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associates in Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) nursing Preferred: Bachelor’s in Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – Registered Nurse Multi‑State Compact PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS Instructor or PALS‑P – PALS Provisional (180 Days) TNCC – Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN – Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Certified or TNCC‑P – Trauma Nurse Core Course Provisional (18 Months) ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS‑P90 – ACLS Provisional (90 Days) or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS Instructor Required Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years RN experience preferred. Required Minimum Skills Ability to read, write and speak English, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and hold basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies with a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Excellent time‑management skills. Practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills and possesses strong critical thinking skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System