Periop RN - Day - WEST Float Team at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: WAB - Wellstar Administrative Building



Are you interested in a Float Pool opportunity? Join our dynamic WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) and become a vital part of ensuring seamless staffing across WellStar facilities! As a member of the WEST Team, you'll have the exciting chance to float to various units based on the greatest need, with unit assignments determined by WFE leadership, considering your clinical expertise and skill mix.


This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact wherever you're needed most, but also provides the opportunity to utilize your unique skill set in supportive roles, even outside your usual practice, or take on modified patient assignments tailored to your competencies. Come be a part of our team and help us deliver exceptional care across the WellStar network!


As a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team, the RN Clinical Nurse provides individualized, high-quality, and safe patient care to patients, families, and significant others. You will operate within a clinical environment led by Nurse Managers and supported by the WellStar Shared Governance Model. Your practice will be guided by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing, and evidence-based practices.




Key Responsibilities:


1. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes

• Utilize the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver evidence-based, individualized care.
  
  


• Provide patient-centered care that considers age, gender, and cultural diversity.
  
  


• Collaborate with patients and their families, keeping them informed and involved in care decisions.
  
  


• Adhere to current clinical practice standards.
  
  

2. Teamwork and Collaboration (25%)

• Coordinate safe, high-quality patient care through effective communication and timely documentation.
  
  


• Promote a respectful and inclusive clinical environment, supporting recruitment and retention of team members.
  
  


• Engage in performance improvement initiatives, research, and shared governance to enhance patient care.
  
  

3. Professional Development and Initiative (10%)

• Complete all professional competency assessments and required education.
  
  


• Serve as a mentor for new nurses and staff, fostering a qualified workforce and a healthy work environment.
  
  

4. Evidence-Based Practice and Research (5%)

• Advocate for evidence-based practices and participate in value analysis for patient care products.
  
  


• Uphold organizational policies and legal standards, including TJC Patient Safety Goals.
  
  


• Engage in data collection and clinical inquiries to advance practice.
  
  

5. Resources and Support (5%)

• Plan for patient care across the continuum and collaborate on developing protocols for best practice outcomes.
  
  


• Ensure effective use of human and material resources.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Education:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing program or
    
    
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school (preferred).
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Licensure/Certification:
  
  
  
  
  
  • RN (Single State) or Multi-State Compact
    
    
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    
    
  
  
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
    
    
  
  
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Experience:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Minimum of 3 years of current experience in the specified area of practice.
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Skills:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
    
    
  
  
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
    
    
  
  
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies effectively.
    
    
  
  
  • Excellent time management, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• National certification in an area of specialty upon hire.
  
  

Join us in delivering exceptional patient care as an RN Clinical Nurse. Your expertise and commitment will play a vital role in our mission to provide safe and effective healthcare. Apply Now