Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency Department

Position:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department, Cobb Hospital (Full‑time, Evening shift: 3 pm - 3 am). Sign‑on bonus available.

The RN Clinical Nurse works as a proactive member of an interdisciplinary care team. The role involves delivering individualized, evidence‑based nursing care in line with the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and state nursing regulations.

• Perform the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence‑based practice and critical thinking.
• Provide relationship‑based, patient‑centered care that reflects cultural diversity and specific population needs.
• Partner with patients and significant others for setting goals, conducting bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and timely patient teaching.
• Practice current clinical standards and maintain accurate documentation in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Coordinate safe, quality patient care and promote professional delivery through inclusive interdisciplinary communication.
• Demonstrate teamwork, fiscal responsibility, and promote recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
• Participate in performance improvement, research utilization, and shared governance at all system levels.

• Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory and population‑specific education.
• Serve as preceptor or mentor for nurses, staff, and students across disciplines.

• Promote evidence‑based practice and nursing research, including value analysis for patient care products.
• Uphold all system policies, regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards (e.g., TJC Patient Safety Goals).
• Collect data, pose clinical questions, consult experts, and utilize evidence to address practice questions.

• Plan patient care across the continuum during direct care duties.
• Develop protocols and procedures in collaboration with the care team to achieve best‑practice outcomes.
• Support efficient use of human and material resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; comply with all Wellstar policies, standards, and codes of conduct.

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma (RN);
  Bachelor’s in Nursing is preferred.

• BLS, ARC‑BLS, or BLS‑I.
• RN – Registered Nurse (single state) or RN‑COMPACT (multi‑state).
• PALS, ARC‑PALS, PALS‑I, or PALS‑P (within 180 days).
• TNCC, ATCN‑C, or TNCC‑P (within 18 months).
• ACLS, ACLS‑P, ACLS‑I, or ARC‑ALS (within 90 days).

• Minimum 5 years of RN experience.

• English language literacy (reading, writing, speaking); basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment, respond decisively to emergencies, and maintain composure.
• Excellent time‑management and analytical thinking; proficiency in evidence‑based nursing practice.