Wellstar Health System
RN Clinical Nurse PRN 1B (no ACLS required) SP SG WG
Wellstar Health System, Lagrange, Georgia, United States, 30241
RN Clinical Nurse PRN 1B (no ACLS required) SP SG WG
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RN Clinical Nurse PRN 1B (no ACLS required) SP SG WG
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Wellstar Health System
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Summary The RN Clinical Nurse 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. They practice in a clinical environment 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 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.
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 base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensures 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 consistent with population‑specific characteristics and adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Partners with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods (e.g., bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching) and keeps the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. 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 fiscally responsible manner and supporting 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.
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 that there is 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 healthcare 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 through example goals such as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health System 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 in the course of giving direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures (when called upon or self‑initiated) in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best‑practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re‑admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Associates Nursing-Preferred or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT – RN - Multi‑state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
Additional License(s) And Certification(s) None provided.
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 10 years of current direct patient care experience.
Required Minimum Skills 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
LaGrange, GA $60,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago
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RN Clinical Nurse PRN 1B (no ACLS required) SP SG WG
role at
Wellstar Health System
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Summary The RN Clinical Nurse 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. They practice in a clinical environment 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 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.
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 base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensures 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 consistent with population‑specific characteristics and adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Partners with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods (e.g., bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching) and keeps the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. 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 fiscally responsible manner and supporting 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.
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 that there is 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 healthcare 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 through example goals such as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health System 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 in the course of giving direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures (when called upon or self‑initiated) in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best‑practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re‑admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Associates Nursing-Preferred or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT – RN - Multi‑state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
Additional License(s) And Certification(s) None provided.
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 10 years of current direct patient care experience.
Required Minimum Skills 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
LaGrange, GA $60,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago
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