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!
Keywords: WellStar Health System, Marietta , Registered Nurse (RN)- Clinical Decision Unit/ MedSurg, Other , Marietta, Georgia
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