Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit @ Cobb Hospital
On-siteAustell, Georgia, United States
Austell, Georgia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Perform the nursing process using evidence-based practice to deliver individualized, relationship-based care to patients and significant others. Coordinate interdisciplinary rounds, case reviews, and timely documentation while maintaining a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. Partner with the team to develop protocols, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and mentor new staff to ensure a qualified workforce. Complete all mandatory education, competency assessments, and required certifications including ACLS and BLS. Work full-time nights (7p-7a) in the Intermediate Care Unit at Cobb Hospital within Wellstar Health System.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Single State or RN-COMPACT - Multi-state Compact
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ARC-ALS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC-BLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years direct patient care experience
- Knowledge of Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act
- Understanding of American Nurses Association Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards
- Ability to perform the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation)
- Ability to coordinate care through effective partnerships
- Ability to practice using current clinical practice standards
- Ability to complete all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment
- Ability to complete required mandatory education
- Ability to complete population specific education
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses, staff, or students
- Ability to promote Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement
- Ability to participate in value analysis as part of the decision-making process
- Ability to participate in data collection
- Ability to pose relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice
- Ability to consult appropriate experts and use appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions
- Ability to proactively plan for the care of patients across the care continuum
- Ability to participate in the development of protocols and procedures
- Ability to support efficient and effective use of human and material resources
- Ability to comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
- Ability to uphold the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures
- Ability to practice in a manner that is fiscally responsible
- Ability to promote the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members
- Ability to participate and support performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization
- Ability to initiate and/or lead activities promoting safe, quality patient care
- Ability to actively support/participate in shared governance at all levels in the system
- Ability to uphold TJC Patient Safety Goals
- Ability to implement Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
- Ability to adapt service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
- Ability to partner with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods for setting and purpose
- Ability to make the patients goals the focus of the plan of care
- Ability to coordinate the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care
- Ability to practice in a manner that is respectful and inclusive
- Ability to complete timely documentation
- Ability to participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case review, and other diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods
- Ability to model the professional practice of nursing and create a healthy work environment
- Ability to use analytical/critical thinking
- Ability to ensure care is individualized
- Ability to provide relationship-based patient centered care consistent with population specific characteristics
- Ability to keep the patient and significant others updated
- Ability to promote an inter/intra-disciplinary process
- Ability to decrease in re-admission rates, avoidable days, and adverse events
- Ability to work Night shifts (7p-7a)
- Ability to work Full-Time schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Nursing degree (Associates Nursing or Diploma in Nursing is required)
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