RN ED WMLM

3210 Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center•Clayton, GA

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and create a positive, supportive environment. The RN is a front-line representative of the patient care team and often serves as an intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through councils or sponsored activities. The position provides patient care and coordination, advocacy and education, and contributes to performance improvement and professional growth. The RN supports patient- and family-centered care, promotes a positive work environment, mentors and precepts other nurses, and complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: BLS certification, RN single-state or compact license, and the specified accepted PALS, TNCC, and ACLS certifications or provisional alternatives within the stated time limits.
Complete all required training and maintain professional licenses and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients' conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and coordinate care with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Provide safe and effective care according to policies and procedures, and document assessments, condition changes, care, education, and incidents or exceptions to standards and policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, and respond in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about health-related issues and communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff.
Promote patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent information to appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue development and professional growth opportunities.
Stay current with research literature and industry best practices and participate in professional organizations.
Mentor and precept other nurses and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
Uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; participate in peer feedback and hold self and others accountable for practice.
Support Shared Governance and promote the nursing profession, including assisting with nurse recruitment.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct; perform other duties as assigned.