Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - PRN Various Shifts

Work Shift Various (United States of America) 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 Performs the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation) using evidence‑based practice, analytical and critical thinking to ensure individualized care and coordinate care through effective partnerships. Provides relationship‑based patient‑centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease) and adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Always partners with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching) and keeps them updated, 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, including diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods and timely documentation. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in a fiscally responsible manner and promotes 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 supporting shared governance at all levels. 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 for all disciplines to ensure a current and future qualified workforce and 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 in the decision‑making process for evaluating patient care products. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies, including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards such as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions, 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 providing direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures, either through self‑initiation or collaboration with care managers and other team members, to achieve best practice outcomes (e.g., decreased re‑admission 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 Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing – Preferred Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS Instructor or ACLS‑P – ACLS Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor. RN – Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN – Multi‑state Compact. TNCC – Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN – Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses. Additional License(s) And Certification(s) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Preferred. Required Minimum Experience Minimum 1 year relevant, recent, acute care clinical nursing experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System