Peds ED PRN RN

Job Summary

PRN ER RN – Level IV Trauma Center. PRN positions are for motivated and available registered nurses who can work flexible shifts, ideally a minimum of 3 shifts per month. Recent relevant ER experience (minimum 2 years) and a commitment to quality patient care are required.

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes

• Perform the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice and individualized care plans.
• Deliver patient‑centered, relationship‑based care that considers population-specific characteristics and cultural diversity.
• Partner with patients and significant others via appropriate methods (e.g., bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, patient teaching) to keep goals focused on patient outcomes.
• Apply current clinical practice standards.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care that promotes a professional delivery model.
• Demonstrate teamwork and fiscal responsibility, supporting recruitment and retention of the healthcare team.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and shared governance at all system levels.

Professional Development and Initiative

• Complete initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and population‑specific education.
• Serve as preceptor/mentor for other professional nurses and for staff or students across disciplines.

Evidence‑Based Practice and Research

• Promote and participate in evidence‑based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement.
• Uphold health‑care system policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect data, pose relevant clinical questions, and consult experts to address practice questions.

Resources and Support

• Plan patient care across the continuum while providing direct patient care.
• Participate in protocol and procedure development to achieve best practice outcomes.
• Support efficient use of human and material resources.

Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Associate’s Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelor’s Nursing – Preferred

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor
• RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN‑COMPACT – RN Multi‑State Compact
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor or PALS‑P – PALS Provisional (180 days within 180 days)
• TNCC – Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN – Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Certification or TNCC‑P – Trauma Nurse Core Course Provisional (18 months within 18 months)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS Instructor or ACLS‑P – ACLS Provisional (180 days within 180 days)

Completion of an accredited/approved school of nursing with required clinical hours. Experience with direct patient care is preferred.

Ability to read, write, and speak English; optimize technology to support clinical care; basic computer skills; strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills; ability to function in a fast‑paced environment.