Registered Nurse (RN) OB/Med-Surg - PRN

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a PRN position in OB/Med-Surg. As a clinical nurse, you will be a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team providing individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. You will practice within a clinical environment guided by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and the Wellstar Values, while upholding the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and American Nurses Association standards.

Schedule

• Various shifts (United States of America)
• PRN (as-needed) employment

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation using evidence-based practice and critical thinking
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to population-specific characteristics and cultural diversity
• Partner with patients and significant others through bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and patient teaching to ensure care goals are patient-focused
• Practice using current clinical practice standards
• Coordinate delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care promoting the professional care delivery model
• Participate in diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods and maintain timely documentation
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration in a fiscally responsible manner
• Participate in and support performance improvement, research utilization, and shared governance activities
• Complete all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required mandatory education
• Serve as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses and healthcare team members
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement
• Uphold all healthcare system policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and regulatory requirements including TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health System safety absolutes
• Participate in data collection and evidence-based practice activities
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (single state or multi-state compact)
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I)
• NRP certification (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, ARC-NALS, NRP-I, or NRP-P within 180 days)
• Completion of accredited/approved school of nursing with requisite clinical hours
• Direct patient care experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic computer skills and ability to optimize technology for clinical care
• 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 nursing practice using analytical and critical thinking skills

Education

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