Registered Nurse (RN)-MedSurg Acute Care/Post Surgical/Burn/Bariatric-Unit-FT Days

Wellstar is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time day shift position in Medical-Surgical Acute Care, Post-Surgical, Burn, and Bariatric services. This role is part of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to providing individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. You will practice within a clinical environment supported by the Wellstar Shared Governance Model and Professional Practice Model, with care guided by evidence-based practice and research.

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking to ensure individualized patient care
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to population-specific characteristics including age, gender, disease, and cultural diversity
• Partner with patients and significant others through bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, patient teaching, and goal-focused care planning
• Practice using current clinical practice standards
• Coordinate delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care through diverse communication methods and timely documentation
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration in a fiscally responsible manner that supports recruitment and retention of healthcare team members
• Participate in and support performance improvement, research utilization, and shared governance initiatives
• Complete all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific education
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for other professional nurses and students to ensure a qualified workforce
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement
• Uphold all organizational policies, procedures, clinical competencies, legal and regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
• Participate in data collection and evidence-based practice activities to address clinical questions
• 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

• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Active RN license (Single State or Multi-State Compact)
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support or American Red Cross Basic Life Support)
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with excellent customer service abilities
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, and respectful manner
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to optimize use of technology to support clinical care

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift