Registered Nurse (RN) - ER-Fulltime nights

Wellstar Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services in the Emergency Room on a full-time night shift. Registered Nurses work with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while fostering a positive and supportive environment. The RN serves as a frontline representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes monitoring and evaluating patient conditions, contributing to care plans, delivering safe and effective care, coordinating patient flow, documenting assessments and care, advocating for patients and families, and supporting performance improvement. The RN is also expected to maintain professional competence, develop colleagues, uphold confidentiality and safety standards, and support Shared Governance through councils or sponsored activities. The posting describes the work location as a community campus in Clayton, Georgia.

Requirements

One year of RN experience in an emergency room or high-acuity area is preferred.
Strong critical-thinking skills and commitment to patient care and compassion.
Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Required upon hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or accepted equivalent.
Required: single-state RN license or RN multistate compact license.
Required: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or accepted equivalent; provisional certification may be completed within 180 days.
Required: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or accepted equivalent; provisional certification may be completed within 18 months.
Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or accepted equivalent; provisional certification may be completed within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience in an emergency room or high-acuity area.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients’ conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to support patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate and following policies and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff, and coordinate daily patient flow and the patient experience.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while following confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes; contribute ideas and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, and stay current with research and industry practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a supportive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance activities, promote the nursing profession, and assist with nurse recruitment.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.