Registered Nurse; RN - North Fulton Breast Surgery

Registered Nurse (RN) - North Fulton Breast Surgery

Wellstar Health System invites applications for the Registered Nurse (RN) position in North Fulton Breast Surgery.

Day (United States of America)

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 client care. The nurse practices in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Supervisors/Office Managers and other leaders, supported through the Well Star Clinical Champion Forum. The framework for practice is steered by the Well Star Professional Practice Model, 5‑Star Nursing, and evidence‑based practice and research.

RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Well Star Core Competencies. 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 implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, the RN upholds the voice of the patient, system policies, and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes:
Performs the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence‑based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensures that care is individualized; coordinates care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. Provides relationship‑based, patient‑centered care consistent with population‑specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc.)

in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care).

Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and

Collaboration:

Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to, diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.), completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner and promoting the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.

Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research, and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care, including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as promoting an inter/intra‑disciplinary process and actively supporting participation in the Clinical Champion Forum at the Medical Group level. Professional Development and Initiative:
Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population‑specific education. Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; models professional practice of nursing and creates a healthy work environment. Evidence‑Based Practice and Research:
Promotes evidence‑based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision‑making process in evaluating patient care products. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory,…