Peds ED RN PRN

Wellstar Health System•Dallas, GA

12h

About The Position

The RN Clinical Nurse Emergency Department provides individualized, high-quality, safe patient care as a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team. The nurse practices in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders, supported by the Wellstar Shared Governance Model, the Wellstar Professional Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and research. The role requires adherence to the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics, system policies and procedures, and service excellence goals. The position is associated with pediatric emergency care and has a various work shift. The nurse applies the nursing process and current clinical practice standards, provides relationship-based and culturally responsive care, partners with patients and significant others, coordinates and documents care, and contributes to teamwork, professional development, evidence-based practice, research, performance improvement, and effective use of resources. The nurse also plans care across the continuum, supports protocol development, and complies with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved school of nursing with required clinical hours.
Registered Nurse license: single-state or multistate compact.
BLS certification or an accepted equivalent/instructor certification.
PALS certification or an accepted equivalent/instructor certification.
TNCC or ATCN certification.
ACLS certification or an accepted equivalent/instructor certification.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to use technology to support clinical care and basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively, calmly, and respectfully.
Excellent time management skills.
Evidence-based nursing practice, analytical skills, and strong critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing; an associate degree or nursing diploma is also listed as acceptable education.
Experience with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practice and analytical and critical thinking.
Provide individualized, relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics and cultural diversity.
Partner with patients and significant others through appropriate communication, teaching, updates, and shared care planning.
Coordinate and document safe, high-quality patient care using inclusive interdisciplinary communication and timely documentation.
Promote teamwork, collaboration, fiscal responsibility, recruitment, retention, and a respectful clinical environment.
Participate in and support performance improvement, research, research utilization, and shared governance; initiate or lead related activities when appropriate.
Complete initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required mandatory and population-specific education.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for nurses, staff, or students when applicable.
Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement, including participation in value analysis for patient care products.
Follow organizational policies, clinical competencies, and legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, including patient safety standards.
Participate in data collection, raise clinical questions, consult experts, and use appropriate evidence and resources to address practice questions.
Plan proactively for patient care across the care continuum.
Contribute to development of protocols and procedures in collaboration with care managers and other healthcare team members.
Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.