Registered Nurse (RN) Recovery Room-PACU-Days

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. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Shift Schedule Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM 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, analytical/critical thinking, and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinates care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieving 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 (as appropriate) using appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching); keeps the patient and significant others updated and makes 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. This includes, but is not limited to, diverse and inclusive 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 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 as well as promoting an intra‑and inter‑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 (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; models the professional practice of nursing 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 put forth by this job description and professional association, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence‑based practice 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 readmission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc.). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Required Minimum Education Diploma from an accredited nursing program. Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required). Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing (Preferred). Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN – Multi‑state Compact. Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Instructor or Provisional. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Instructor or Provisional. Required Minimum Skills Minimum 5 years direct patient care nursing experience. 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