Registered Nurse; RN - Acute Care; MedSurg

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Well Star Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Well Star Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research.

It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

• Required Minimum Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing:
  Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Required Minimum Licensure/Certification:
  Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
• Preferred:
  National certification in area of specialty.
• Required
  
  Minimum Experience:
  
  Experience with direct patient care.
• Required Minimum
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, write and speak English language; optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills; ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed and respectful manner; possess excellent time management skills; practice nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.