Registered Nurse(RN)- Acute Care- Fulltime 7p-7a Post Surgical Unit

Job Summary Work Shift Night (United States of America). Enhanced Sign On Bonus eligible (up to 20K for RN's with one year plus experience). Fulltime 7p-7a. 28 bed Med Surg with focus on post‑surgical patients‑overflow to general med‑surg and telemetry patients. Magnet Designated campus, Straight A Leapfrog designated for patient safety, Prism award for med‑surg excellence; a 4‑STAR CMS campus for patient satisfaction. Positive energy and enthusiasm for quality care and empathy is required. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions A. 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 optimal patient care outcomes. B. 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. C. Partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such 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). D. 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, includes interdisciplinary communication methods, 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 inclusive of all stakeholders, research and utilization to promote safe, quality patient care, including initiating and/or leading such activities and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels. 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). Evidence Based Practice and Research – promotes evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement; participates in activities such as value analysis; upholds all system policies and procedures and clinical competencies. 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 continuum, participates in development of protocols and procedures, supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources, performs other duties as assigned, complies with all Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associate's degree in Nursing or Diploma (Nurse); Bachelor’s degree in Nursing – Preferred. Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications RN – Regular Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – Multi‑state Compact. BLS (Basic Life Support) or ARC‑BLS (American Red Cross Basic Life Support) or BLS‑I (Basic Life Support – Instructor). Additional Licenses and Certifications All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Required Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years RN experience; required direct patient care experience; preferred. Required Minimum Skills Ability to read, write and speak English. Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care; holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills. Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills; strong critical thinking skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr