Registered Nurse (RN) - Marietta Endocrinology Med Specialist

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse for our Marietta Endocrinology Medical Specialist office. In this role, you will provide individualized, high-quality, safe patient care as a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team. You will work in a day shift, office-based clinical environment supporting patients with endocrinology needs, practicing within the WellStar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking to ensure individualized, coordinated patient care
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to population-specific characteristics and cultural diversity
• Partner with patients and significant others through appropriate communication methods including bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and patient teaching
• Practice using current clinical practice standards
• Coordinate delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care promoting the professional care delivery model
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, timely documentation, and maintenance of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration through fiscally responsible practice that supports recruitment and retention of healthcare team members
• Participate in and support performance improvement initiatives, research utilization, and Clinical Champion Forum activities
• Complete all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required mandatory education
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for other professional nurses and healthcare team members
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement
• Participate in data collection and clinical questions to support evidence-based practice decisions
• Proactively plan for patient care across the care continuum
• Participate in development of protocols and procedures to achieve best practice outcomes
• Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources
• Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia
• RN license (single state) or RN multi-state compact license
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association prior to hire date
• BLS Instructor certification
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, and respectful manner
• Excellent time management skills
• Evidence-based and analytical nursing practice with strong critical thinking skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to optimize use of technology to support clinical care

Education

• Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing (required)
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)

Additional Certifications

• ACLS/PALS may be required in some practice areas
• National certification in area of specialty (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with direct patient care
• Additional specialty experience
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)
• National certification in area of specialty

Schedule

• Day shift