Registered Nurse; RN - MedSurg​/Burn @ Cobb Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Burn @ Cobb Hospital

Full Time;
Night shift (7pm-7am) in Med Surg/Burn at Cobb Hospital.

Internal Compensation Grade: N2A

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Location: Med Surg/Burn at Cobb Hospital, Austell, Georgia

Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistance: For Qualified Candidates.

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model.

Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
  • A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) using evidence based practice, analytical/critical thinking and ensuring care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships.
  • B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care consistent with population specific characteristics, adapting service delivery to reflect cultural diversity.
  • C. Always partners with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods for setting and purpose.
  • D. Practices using current clinical practice standards.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • A. Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care, including interdisciplinary communication methods and timely documentation.
  • B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • C. Participates and supports performance improvement, research and shared governance.
• Professional Development and Initiative
  • A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, mandatory education, population specific education.
  • B. Serves as a preceptor/mentor for other professional nurses and staff.
• Evidence Based Practice and Research
  • A. Promotes evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement.
  • B. Upholds all system policies, procedures and clinical competencies, ensuring compliance with TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
  • C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions, consults experts and uses evidence.
• Resources and Support
  • A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the continuum while providing direct patient care.
  • B. Participates in development of protocols and procedures to achieve best practice outcomes.
  • C. Supports efficient use of human and material resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing;
  Bachelors Nursing – Preferred.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• RN – Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT – Multi-state Compact.
• BLS – Basic Life Support, or ARC-BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support, or BLS-I – Basic Life Support Instructor.

Required

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience.

Required Minimum

Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English; basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills.
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively.
• Excellent time management and analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program to support your well‑being, including wellness, pay, benefits, and career development.