Charge Nurse(RN)- Acute Care- Medical Pulmonary
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewAt WellStar we all share common goals. That's what makes
us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We
want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and
for our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system
in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the
communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care
models, focused on improving quality and access to
healthcare.ResponsibilitiesSignificant -Sign-On Bonus and
Relocation assistance offered for qualified experienced RNs. -
-Calling all RN's ! - Thanks so much for all you are doing for our
community. -We invite you to - join our team with a commitment to a
- culture of care and compassion. We are Wellstar! - We are
PeopleCare! - Ask about our enhanced benefits and highly
competitive salary packages!Fulltime 7p-7aThe RN Clinical Charge
Nurse - fulltime 7p-7a is responsible for directing and overseeing
the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure
successful safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver
and often takes modified patient care assignment. They practice in
a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and
other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared
Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the
WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based
practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these
models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.The RN
Clinical Charge Nurse 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. Expectations of practice include:
accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of
nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect;
personal development; and development of team members.The role
contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that
ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use
of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff
schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical
concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey
readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are
basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and
effective manner.The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to
other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality
and hospital/facility awareness. He/she is assists in the growth
and development of team members in the unit to help build
department skills sets and to inspire expertise. This leader brings
with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and
physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model
to others.It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge 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 the individual upholds the
voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while
supporting service excellence goals.R--- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - Wellstar is the largest provider of trauma services in the
metro area, operating four trauma centers (Atlanta Medical Center,
Kennestone Hospital, North Fulton Hospital, and Cobb Hospital). ---
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
operates the busiest Emergency Department (ED) in the state and
second largest ED in the country, capable of accommodating up to
600 patients daily and 220,000 patients yearly. For Direct Patient
Care positions, Indicate American Heart Association or American
Academy of Ped PalsQualificationsRequired Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as and
Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse; Baccalaureate degree in nursing
(BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.Required
Minimum Licensure/Certification:Current/active license as a
registered nurse in the State of Georgia; Must have a current BLS
card from the American Heart Association on the first day of
employment in position. National certification in area of specialty
preferred. (Dependent on area of Service may require additional
certification such as ACLS, PALS.)Required Minimum Experience:One
year of nursing experience required, two years preferred.
Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise
preferred.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
skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Works well
with others in a collaborative, team-focused, patient centered way.
Communicates effectively both orally and in written form with all
levels of internal and external resources. Analytical skills
necessary to solve technical, clinical and managerial challenges.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficient clinical
and leadership experience to ensure competence and credibility to
lead others.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wellstar is the
largest provider of trauma services in the metro area, operating
four trauma centers (Atlanta Medical Center, Kennestone Hospital,
North Fulton Hospital, and Cobb Hospital). --- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - --- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital operates the busiest
Emergency Department (ED) in the state and second largest ED in the
country, capable of accommodating up to 600 patients daily and
220,000 patients yearly. For Direct Patient Care positions,
Indicate American Heart Association or American Academy of Ped
PalsJoin us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities.
We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and
advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the
country. -Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply
today!
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