Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room 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) 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 that is

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. 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 implements 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 ensuring that care

is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships

recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care

outcomes

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

with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such

appropriate method 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 patients goals the focus of the plan of care.

Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and

Collaboration

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

teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is

fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of

all healthcare team members.

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

supports / participates in shared governance at all levels in the

system. Professional Development and Initiative

initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required

mandatory education, population specific education.

preceptor and / or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff

or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current

and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice

of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based

Practice and Research

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.

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

clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults

appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to

address practice questions. Resources and Support

plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the

course of giving direct patient care.

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).

material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with

all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of

conduct. Required Minimum Education : Diploma - Nursing Graduate of

an accredited / approved school of nursing Bachelor's Degree

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of

nursing 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) : Required Minimum

Experience : Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience

Required Required Minimum Skills : Ability to read, write and speak

English language, optimize the use of technology to support

clinical care and holds 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 using a decisive, composed and

practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills Possess

strong critical thinking 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.