Registered Nurse(RN)- Acute Care- Cardiac/Renal /Telemetry Med SurgFulltime7p-7a
Job Description
Imagine working in an environment where your ideas and contributions are genuinely appreciated. A place where you can serve with empathy, strive for excellence, and respect every voice. Our organization is dedicated to a powerful mission: enhancing the health and well-being of every individual we serve. We take pride in being a leading example of what can be achieved when talented professionals commit to making a positive impact in healthcare and in the lives of others.
Work ScheduleNight Shift (United States)
Position OverviewThe RN Clinical Nurse plays a vital role within a collaborative team of both licensed and unlicensed caregivers, ensuring that patients, families, and significant others receive personalized, high-quality, and safe care. This role operates within a clinical setting overseen by Nurse Managers and other leaders, supported by our Shared Governance Model. The practice framework is guided by our Professional Practice Model, emphasizing evidence-based practices and research. All RN Clinical Nurses are expected to be licensed, knowledgeable, and adhere to the standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, as well as the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics established by the American Nurses Association. As part of the patient services team, it is essential to advocate for the patient's voice while adhering to system policies and striving for service excellence.
Key Responsibilities-
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes:
- Utilizes the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to deliver clinical care based on evidence-based practices, employing analytical and critical thinking to ensure individualized care.
- Delivers relationship-based, patient-centered care that aligns with specific population characteristics (e.g., age, gender, health conditions), adapting service delivery to reflect cultural diversity.
- Engages with patients and significant others appropriately, utilizing methods such as bedside shift reports and interdisciplinary rounds, ensuring that patient goals are central to the care plan.
- Adheres to current clinical practice standards.
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Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care, promoting a professional care delivery model through inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods.
- Exhibits teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner, supporting the recruitment and retention of healthcare team members.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives, engaging all stakeholders and utilizing research to enhance patient care quality.
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Professional Development and Initiative:
- Completes all initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific training.
- Acts as a preceptor or mentor for fellow nurses and other staff, ensuring a qualified future workforce and fostering a healthy work environment.
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Evidence-Based Practice and Research:
- Advocates for evidence-based practices and nursing research, participating in value analysis to evaluate patient care products.
- Complies with all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical competencies, including legal and accreditation standards.
- Engages in data collection and formulates relevant clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice.
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Resources and Support:
- Proactively plans for patient care across the continuum while providing direct care.
- Contributes to the development of protocols and procedures in collaboration with care managers and other healthcare team members to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Ensures efficient use of human and material resources.
Other duties may be assigned as needed. Compliance with all organizational policies, work standards, and code of conduct is required.
Qualifications-
Minimum Education:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred).
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Licenses and Certifications:
- All certifications must be obtained upon hire unless specified otherwise.
- Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT (Multi-state Compact).
- BLS - Basic Life Support or equivalent certification.
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Experience:
- Less than 1 year of experience, with completion of an accredited nursing program including required clinical hours.
- Preferred direct patient care experience.
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Skills:
- Join us and discover the support to engage in meaningful work and enjoy a fulfilling life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and embark on a future that offers you more.
