RN Critical Care - PT - Nights - North Fulton

Job Summary The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care 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. Practicing under the Wellstar Shared Governance Model and the Professional Practice Model, the RN upholds the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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; coordinating 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.) and 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, including 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 fiscally responsible manner and promoting 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 or leading such activities as well as promoting an inter/intra‑disciplinary process and actively supporting participation 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; models the professional practice of nursing and creates 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, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards (e.g., 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 during 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 Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelor’s 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 – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN – Multi‑state Compact. Additional License(s) and Certification(s) Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years direct patient care experience. Required Minimum Skills Ability to read, write and speak English language. Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and 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. Possess excellent time‑management skills. Practice nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with strong critical thinking skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.