Wellstar Health System
KH Pediatric Unit RN - FT Night
Wellstar Health System, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064
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KH Pediatric Unit RN - FT Night
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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 and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. The RN is expected to be licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards set forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, the RN upholds the voice of the patient, follows system policies and procedures, and supports 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) using evidence-based practice, analytical/critical thinking and ensures individualized care. Coordinates care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides relationship‑based patient‑centered care consistent with population‑specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) and 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); keeps both patient and family updated and focuses on the patient’s goals.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes a professional care delivery model; utilizes inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods and completes timely documentation.
• Demonstrates teamwork and fiscal responsibility, supporting recruitment and retention of all team members.
• Participates in performance improvement, research utilization and shared governance throughout the system.
• Professional Development: Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and population‑specific education; serves as a preceptor or mentor for other professional nurses and staff.
• Evidence‑Based Practice and Research: Promotes evidence‑based practice, participates in quantitative and qualitative research, and consults appropriate experts to address practice questions.
• Resources and Support: Plans for the care of patients across the continuum, develops protocols and procedures that achieve best practice outcomes, and supports efficient use of human and material resources.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing 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, ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support, or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years. Completion of an accredited/approved school of nursing with requisite clinical hours. Required direct patient care experience. Preferred additional experience in a pediatric or neonatal setting.
Required Minimum Skills Critical thinking, communication, cultural competency, team collaboration, evidence‑based practice, and adherence to health‑care regulations and standards.
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KH Pediatric Unit RN - FT Night
role at
Wellstar Health System .
Work Shift Night (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 and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. The RN is expected to be licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards set forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, the RN upholds the voice of the patient, follows system policies and procedures, and supports 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) using evidence-based practice, analytical/critical thinking and ensures individualized care. Coordinates care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides relationship‑based patient‑centered care consistent with population‑specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) and 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); keeps both patient and family updated and focuses on the patient’s goals.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes a professional care delivery model; utilizes inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods and completes timely documentation.
• Demonstrates teamwork and fiscal responsibility, supporting recruitment and retention of all team members.
• Participates in performance improvement, research utilization and shared governance throughout the system.
• Professional Development: Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and population‑specific education; serves as a preceptor or mentor for other professional nurses and staff.
• Evidence‑Based Practice and Research: Promotes evidence‑based practice, participates in quantitative and qualitative research, and consults appropriate experts to address practice questions.
• Resources and Support: Plans for the care of patients across the continuum, develops protocols and procedures that achieve best practice outcomes, and supports efficient use of human and material resources.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing 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, ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support, or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years. Completion of an accredited/approved school of nursing with requisite clinical hours. Required direct patient care experience. Preferred additional experience in a pediatric or neonatal setting.
Required Minimum Skills Critical thinking, communication, cultural competency, team collaboration, evidence‑based practice, and adherence to health‑care regulations and standards.
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