Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro and Headache - Neurology

Company: WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro and HeadacheResponsibilities

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The RN Clinical 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. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Supervisors/Office Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion Forum. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar 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 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.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

* Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred;
* National certification in area of specialty 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, prior to hire date.
* ACLS/PALS may be required in some practice areas.

Required Minimum Experience:

* Experience with direct patient care preferred.
* Additional specialty experience may be required.

Required Minimum Skills:

* Ability to read, write and speak English language;
* Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care;
* Holds basic computer skills;
* Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;
* Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;
* Possess excellent time management skills: practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

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