Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - PRN

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. Work Shift: Various (United States of America) Responsibilities 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 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. 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; 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. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model, including diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods such as interdisciplinary rounds and case review; completes timely documentation and promotes 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 research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities and promoting an inter‑/intra‑disciplinary process and actively supporting/participating in shared governance at all levels in the system. 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, staff or students for all disciplines to ensure a current and future qualified workforce; models professional nursing practice and creates a healthy work environment. 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, including legal, regulatory, 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. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care 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 members of the health care team 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. Qualifications Minimum 1 year relevant, recent, acute care clinical nursing experience. Ability to read, write and speak English and optimize the use of technology to support clinical care; holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative and customer service skills. Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills. Practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills. Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma (Generic) Nursing. Bachelor's in Nursing – preferred. 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 – RN – 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 (within 180 Days). TNCC – Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN – Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, Cer or TNCC-P – Trauma Nurse Core Course – Provisional (within 18 Months). ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I – ACLS – Instructor or ACLS-P – ACLS – Provisional (within 180 Days). Additional Information Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System