RN ICU FT Nights - North Fulton

Job Summary How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people’s lives. 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, analytical/critical thinking, ensuring 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, including 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 activities and promoting an inter/intra‑disciplinary process; actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system Professional Development and Initiative Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, 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; 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 outlined by this job description and professional associations, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards, ensuring goals such 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 resources and evidence to address practice questions Resources and Support Proactively plans for the care of patients across the continuum in the course of 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 team members to achieve best‑practice outcomes (e.g., decrease in 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 (RN) 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 (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 Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years of direct patient care experience. Required Minimum Skills Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care and to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System