Registered Nurse (RN)- Clinical Decision Unit/ MedSurg

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.ResponsibilitiesPart-Time DayshiftWellstar Kennestone is currently seeking their next Registered Nurse who is ready for their next career move. The Clinical Decision Unit is a 48-bed unit with three nursing pods that were previously remodeled to mirror our care for our patients. This unit has a high-patient turnover that includes observation and med-surg overflow. Are you looking for a unit with low acuity with a fast-paced environment? This might be your next opportunity.

• It is one of only three -Level II trauma centers -in metro Atlanta.
• Increased its bed-count from 84 to -166 beds (130 universal beds and 36 transition beds).
• It is one of four Joint Commission -Comprehensive Stroke Centers -in Georgia.
• It is the only Joint Commission -Certified Comprehensive Cardiac Center inthe state and seventh in the nation.
• Can treat -more than 600 patients a day-nearly doubling its previous capacity-with up to -220,000 patient visits per year.
• It has -170 parking spaces -for patients on the street level, accessible from Cherokee Street.The Registered Nurse (RN) -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, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research.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.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education
  • Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.Required Minimum Licensure/Certification
    • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
    • Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position. Preferred Experience
      • National certification in area of specialty preferred.Required Minimum Experience
        • Experience with direct patient care.We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: -Your Wellness, -Your Pay, -Your Future, -Your Joy. - We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients' lives--- and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!

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