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

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's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Job Summary The RN Clinical Nurse Emergency Department is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers 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, 5‑Star Nursing and evidence‑based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Emergency Services are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement 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. Named one of Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! WellStar is the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, serving more than 1 million patients a year, from a network of five hospital locations (Windy Hill, Kennestone, Cobb, Douglas and Paulding), and numerous outpatient care facilities including WellStar Medical Group, Urgent Care Centers, Health Place, Homecare, Hospice, Atherton Place and Paulding Nursing Center. But we’re also so much more: A fiscally sound, leading not‑for‑profit system which is home to state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and knowledge as we continue to rank as the employer of choice and provider of choice for a world‑class family of healthcare professionals. A huge factor in our success is the inquisitive, striving nature of our people. At WellStar, we never stop searching for new, better and more effective ways to bring quality care to our patients, and exceptional opportunities to our employees. Stellar thinking, efforts and actions have helped bring remarkable healthcare innovations to light across the entire spectrum of patient care. WellStar is a place where your best keeps getting better. Join us today. Work Shift Various (United States of America) Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Perform the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence‑based practice, use analytical/critical thinking and ensure that care is individualized; coordinate care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. Provide relationship‑based patient‑centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc.) and adapt service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Always partner 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). Practice using current clinical practice standards. Coordinate 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.), completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Participate and support performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care, including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as promoting an inter/intra‑disciplinary process and actively supporting/participating in shared governance at all levels in the system. Complete all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. Serve as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; model the professional practice of nursing and create a healthy work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shea Online