Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: April 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Facility: Kennestone HospitalJob Summary:The RN Clinical Nurse
Critical Care 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 Managers and other leaders and is
supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The
framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional
Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN
competencies are derived from these models and supported by the
Wellstar Values.It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Critical
Care 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.Core Responsibilities and
Essential Functions: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 base practice, uses
analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is
individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships
recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care
outcomes* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is
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 such
appropriate method 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 patients 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 manner that is
fiscally responsible and promotes 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 supports/participates
in shared governance at all levels in the system.Professional
Development and Initiative* Completes all initial and ongoing
professional competency assessment, required mandatory education,
population specific education.* Serves as a preceptor and/or or
mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all
disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified
workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and
creating a healthy work environmentEvidence 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 and accreditation
requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals
as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety
absolutes* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical
questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate
experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address
practice questions.Resources and Support* Proactively plans for the
care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving
direct patient care.* Participates in the development of protocols
and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in
collaboration with care managers and other members of the health
care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in
re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).* Supports
efficient and effective use of human and material
resources.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all
Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of
conduct.Required Minimum Education:Diploma from an accredited
nursing program Graduate of an accredited/approved school of
nursing Required andBachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in
nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Marietta , Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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