Registered Nurse; RN; West Neuro ICU
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Nursing
RN Nurse, ICU Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
WorkShift
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary:Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the front-line representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the patient and family, the provider(s), and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in performance improvement initiatives;
maintain professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities.
Essential Functions:
- Patient Care and Care Coordination:
Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions. Assists with - the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
- Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with
- and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates optimum
- daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and
- procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care
- delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance
- with hospital policy.
- Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction:
Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and - concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational
- resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient information to
- family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care
- to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and
- provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the
- appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
- Performance Improvement:
Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes. - Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes
- to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff
- satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
- Professional Competency and Growth:
Maintains professional licenses and certifications. Completes all - required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in
- professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks
- opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Professional Leadership:
Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and - preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality,
- safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and
- demonstrate integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback
- process. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- ACLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS
- Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS
- Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days - BLS
- Basic Life Support or…
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