Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float (PT Nights)

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct, individualized, relationship-based patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice. The role includes assessing patients, identifying diagnoses and outcomes, planning and implementing care, and evaluating results. The nurse partners with patients and, when appropriate, their significant others; coordinates care with the healthcare team; and adapts care to patients’ population-specific and cultural needs. The nurse coordinates and documents safe, quality care; communicates inclusively with interdisciplinary teams; supports performance improvement, research utilization, and shared governance; and promotes a respectful clinical environment. The position also involves maintaining professional competencies and completing required education, mentoring or precepting colleagues and students, contributing to evidence-based practice and product evaluation, and planning care across the continuum. Nurses support effective use of resources and uphold organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license (single-state or multi-state compact).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; listed BLS credentials include instructor and provisional options.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices for providing and evaluating patient care.
Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.
Assessment, examination, and treatment skills.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to maintain records regarding medication or treatment.
Ability to perform departmental duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations.
Clear and effective communication in person, in writing, and by phone; strong written and oral communication.
Good judgment when dealing with patients and staff.
Effective communication and teaching skills for all patient levels.
Ability to process a large volume of patient information accurately and promptly.
Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care.
Provide individualized, patient-centered care using evidence-based practice and current clinical standards.
Partner with patients and significant others, keeping patient goals central to care planning and providing appropriate education and updates.
Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care through effective interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
Contribute to performance improvement, research utilization, shared governance, and activities that promote safe, quality care.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments and required mandatory and population-specific education.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for nurses, staff, or students.
Promote evidence-based practice and nursing research; participate in value analysis and evaluation of patient care products.
Participate in data collection, pose clinical questions, consult experts, and use appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Plan for patient care across the continuum and participate in developing protocols and procedures in collaboration with care managers and other team members.
Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Uphold healthcare system policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.