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

Job Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team who ensures that patients, families and significant others receive individualized, high‑quality, safe patient care. The role is performed in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders, and is supported through Wellstar’s Shared Governance Model.

• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
  • Performs the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, execution, evaluation) using evidence‑based practice and critical thinking to individualize care.
  • Provides relationship‑based, patient‑centered care sensitive to population characteristics such as age, gender and disease.
  • Partners with patients and their significant others through appropriate methods (bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, planned teaching) to keep patient goals central.
  • Practices in accordance with current clinical practice standards.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care, promoting respectful and inclusive communication.
  • Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and fosters recruitment and retention of the healthcare team.
  • Participates in performance improvement and research utilization, supporting shared governance at all levels.
• Professional Development and Initiative
  • Completes initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education and population‑specific education.
  • Serves as a preceptor or mentor for nurses and other disciplines, modeling professional practice and fostering a healthy work environment.
• Evidence‑Based Practice and Research
  • Promotes evidence‑based practice, nursing research and performance improvement, including participation in value analysis.
  • Upholds system policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, such as TJC Patient Safety Goals.
  • Collects data, poses clinical questions, and consults with experts to address practice issues.
• Resources and Support
  • Plans patient care across the continuum and supports efficient use of human and material resources.
  • Participates in protocol development and other initiatives to reduce re‑admissions, avoidable days and adverse events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all Wellstar policies and standards of conduct.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing or Diploma (RN) (Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Single State or RN‑Compact (Multi‑state Compact)
• BLS or equivalent (BLS, ARC‑BLS, BLS‑I)

• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Familiarity with technology to support clinical care and basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and customer service skills.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment, respond to emergencies calmly, and manage time effectively.
• Analytical thinking and critical reasoning for evidence‑based nursing practice.