Wellstar Health System
Registered Nurse (RN) - North Fulton Breast Surgery
Wellstar Health System, Roswell, Georgia, United States, 30076
Registered Nurse (RN) - North Fulton Breast Surgery
Wellstar Health System invites applications for the Registered Nurse (RN) position in North Fulton Breast Surgery.
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 caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high‑quality, safe client care. The nurse practices in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Supervisors/Office Managers and other leaders, supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion Forum. 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, the RN 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‑based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensures that 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 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. Always 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; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making 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 fiscally responsible manner and promoting 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 inter/intra‑disciplinary process and actively supporting participation in the Clinical Champion Forum at the Medical Group level. Professional Development and Initiative: Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, 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 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 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, 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 through self‑initiation 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, etc.). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
RN – Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN – Multi‑state Compact
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
Additional License(s) And Certification(s) Current/active license as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia. Required: Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date. Required ACLS/PALS may be required in some practice areas.
Required Minimum Experience Experience with direct patient care. Preferred additional specialty experience may be required.
Required Minimum Skills Ability to read, write, and speak English language; optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and hold basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, and respectful manner. Possess excellent time‑management skills: practice nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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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 caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high‑quality, safe client care. The nurse practices in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Supervisors/Office Managers and other leaders, supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion Forum. 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, the RN 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‑based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensures that 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 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. Always 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; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making 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 fiscally responsible manner and promoting 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 inter/intra‑disciplinary process and actively supporting participation in the Clinical Champion Forum at the Medical Group level. Professional Development and Initiative: Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, 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 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 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, 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 through self‑initiation 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, etc.). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
RN – Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN – Multi‑state Compact
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
Additional License(s) And Certification(s) Current/active license as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia. Required: Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date. Required ACLS/PALS may be required in some practice areas.
Required Minimum Experience Experience with direct patient care. Preferred additional specialty experience may be required.
Required Minimum Skills Ability to read, write, and speak English language; optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and hold basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, and respectful manner. Possess excellent time‑management skills: practice nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
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