Jobs in Mountville Georgia

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Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager to facilitate safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care by observing cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias. Cardiac monitor technicians are responsible for watching patients' heart rates and /or pulse oximetry and reporting important changes to the nursing staff; they often use equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously. They clean and maintain equipment and ensure batteries are charged and installed properly. Additional duties may include clerical and receptionist functions, retrieval of data, preparing and maintaining patient charts, verifying current telemetry orders in an accurate and timely manner, and serving as the pivotal communication source to the clinical staff.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Observes Telemetry Monitors
* Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and reports promptly
* Records telemetry strips each shift and as changes or events are noted. Ensures 12 hour strips are printed and distributed to the units per policy
* Accurately interprets rhythms and measures intervals, able to identify age appropriate differences
Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family
* Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
* Maintains confidentiality
* Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up
* Resolves unit monitoring concerns
* Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others

Performs telemetry functions
* Accurately maintains required units dispensation records and monitor logs
* Ensures appropriate assignment of patient to telemetry unit and documentation of all equipment
* Prepares each telemetry unit for patient use; cleans each unit upon return
* Keeps necessary telemetry supplies available and organized
* Reports broken or defective equipment to immediately to Manager and Biomed

Team Work & Communication
* Supports initiatives of the health care team
* Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives
* Supports professional nursing practice through evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability
* Provides unit supplies, patient care supplies, and equipment as assigned
* Uses effective written and oral communication skills with physicians and healthcare team
* Uses safety communication techniques
* Communicates completion of assignment/duties
* Gives concise report of all patients monitored and status of equipment to oncoming shift
* Communicates patient safety concerns/problems/ emergencies to the RN
* Notifies the appropriate nursing unit promptly of rhythm changes. Communicates need for immediate response, if indicated
* Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.

Safety and Infection Control
* Provides safe patient monitoring
* Follows all policies and procedures with regard to safety and emergency preparedness
* Cleans all equipment properly utilizing appropriate cleaning process per isolation guidelines
* Practice accountability
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- High School Diploma General or GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association required

Required Minimum Experience:

- Previous experience as monitor technician in an acute care setting Required or

- Staff members with monitor tech experience are required to provide proof of participation in a EKG monitoring course such as Learn Rhythm of a comparable course Preferred or

- EMT, Paramedic, CNA, or Monitor tech certification Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

- Ability to read, write and speak the English language

- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

- Ability to collaborate with health care providers to facilitate provision of patient care

- Ability to multi-task essential

- Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential

- Strong detail orientation

- Computer skills

- Knowledge of medical terminology

- Personal time management skills

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How 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.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

This is only for Wellstar West GA in LaGrange, GA

Job Summary:

The RN Resident is expected to successfully complete the 12-month Nurse Residency Program (NRP). The Wellstar program is designed to facilitate and provide support for a successful transition into professional practice for the new graduate RN with less than 6 months of experience as a Professional Registered Nurse.
RN Residents will participate in programs designed by 1) specialty/service line and 2) NRP sessions to support their development. The RN Resident will be supported by the Unit-Based Leaders, Educators, NRP RN educators, Site Coordinators, and Unit-Based Preceptors trained to support professional role transition, strengthen nursing practice comprehension, critical thinking, and clinical skills in preparation for providing excellent patient care on the unit. The Nurse Resident's orientation is comprised of the following sequential phases: System Orientation, Core Nursing Onboarding Sessions, Specialty Onboarding Sessions, and monthly NRP sessions.
The RN Resident, under the direct supervision of the Unit Manager and in collaboration with the Professional Nurse Educator, Assistant Nurse Manager, and his/her Preceptor, is responsible for the provision of nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current Wellstar Standards of Care.
The RN Resident is a proactive member of an interprofessional team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients receive individualized, high quality, safe patient care. Families and significant others are viewed as engaged care team partners supporting the patient across the continuum of care. The framework for practice is guided by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model, Patient Care Delivery Model, evidence-based practice, and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values in Action.
It is expected that all RN Residents are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics Standards for Nurses put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Additionally, it is expected that RN Resident successfully complete the 12-month RN Residency in the unit in which they are hired.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
- Provides patient and family centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
- Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
- Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
- Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
- Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
- Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support
- Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of
- giving direct patient care.
- Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc.).
- Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources

Required Minimum Education:

Diploma from an accredited nursing program Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing
Required
Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
- Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Less than 1 year or less of RN experience
Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak English language
optimizes the use of technology to support clinical c

How 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.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse 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. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. 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. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes * Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity * Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * Practices using current clinical practice standards. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration * Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Teamwork and Collaboration Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative * Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. * Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Professional Development and Initiative Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. * Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes * Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support * Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). * Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. E

How 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.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.

The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family.

Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice:

Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.

Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum.

Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.
Protects rights and dignity of patient.
Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.
Participates in hourly patient rounding.
Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.
Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.
Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.

Patient Centered Care
Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.
Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).
Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.
Assist in direct patient admission.
Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.
Participates in charge reconciliation.
Performs audits as requested.

Teamwork
Supports initiatives of the Health care team.
Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.
Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.
Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned.
Practices accountability.

Communication
Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you).
Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC).
Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse.
Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required.
Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel.
Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information.
Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.

Safety and Infection Control
Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care.
Consistent use of proper hand hygiene.
Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter.
Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage.
Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family.
Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).
Performs environment of care rounds.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- High School Diploma General-Preferred or

- GED General-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- BLS - Basic Life Support or

- ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or

- BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

- Minimum 1 year Hospital Experience Required

Required Minimum Skills:

- Ability to follow detailed directions.

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.

- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

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How 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.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse in hospice 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 at end of life. They provides hands on patient care at the bedside, in various clinical environments within the hospice department and the Wellstar hospitals, that are administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. Rn competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. 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 nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, department and system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Delivers direct nursing services to the terminally ill patient and supportive services to their family members, with compassion and sensitivity to their physical, social , cultural and spiritual needs. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, progression toward terminality, etc..) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) keeping the patient and significant others and identified caregivers updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. Practices using current clinical practice standards and based upon a holistic approach. Documents all care delivered in the EMR with accuracy and according to the timeline demanded by policy and the intervention. (Immediately, within an hour, or within 24 hrs.) Performs the initial presentation of hospice services. Explains palliative approach to care and assesses the patients goals for care, including desire for DNR Discusses hospice benefits provided by payer and the financial responsibility of the patient. Obtains all consents, election statements and determines the patients choice of attending physician. Develops initial Plan of Care. Provides ongoing education to patient, caregivers and family members regarding disease progression , sign and symptoms of impending death considering and respecting their anticipatory grief and related practices. Provides emotional and spiritual support for the patient and family Promotes a safe and peaceful environment Supports the patient and family in meeting end of life goals Follows the patients expressed advance directives Facilitates Medication management and administration Assesses the patients symptoms and response to medications, responding promptly by obtaining orders to promote maximum comfort for the patient. Obtains medications from the vendor pharmacy and maintains required records Follows WellStar policies and procedures regarding safe administration, documentation, storage and waste of medications. Teamwork and collaboration Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary team meetings, rounds, case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment Develops the Personal Care Plan and supervises the work of the C.N.A. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process. Professional Development Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support Proactively plans for the care of patients across the continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. Facilitates transfers and discharges from hospice and arranges for patients continued care by providers Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc.). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years of acute care experience as an RN. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read write and speak the English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Poss

How 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.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse 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 and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
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. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
Practices using current clinical practice standards.

Teamwork and Collaboration
Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.

Professional Development and Initiative
Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment

Evidence Based Practice and Research
Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.

Resources and Support
Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or

- Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days

- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days

- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

- Previous direct patient care experience preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

- Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills;

- Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;

- Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;

- Possess excellent time management skills;

- Practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse 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. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
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. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
* Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards.

Teamwork and Collaboration
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.

Professional Development and Initiative
* Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
* Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment

Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.

Resources and Support
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
* Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
* Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or

- Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

- Minimum 10 years relevant, recent, acute care clinical nursing experience preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

- Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills

- Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required

- Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner

- Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

How 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.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.
The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family.

Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice:

- Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.

- Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum.

- Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.

- Protects rights and dignity of patient.

- Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.

- Participates in hourly patient rounding.

- Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.

- Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.

- Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.

- Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.

Patient Centered Care

- Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.

- Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).

- Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.

- Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.

- Assist in direct patient admission.

- Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.

- Participates in charge reconciliation.

- Performs audits as requested.

Teamwork

- Supports initiatives of the Health care team.
- Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.

- Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.

- Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned.

- Practices accountability.

Communication

- Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you).

- Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC).

- Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse.

- Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record).

- Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required.

- Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.

- Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel.

- Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information.

- Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.

Safety and Infection Control

- Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care.

- Consistent use of proper hand hygiene.

- Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter.

- Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage.

- Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family.

- Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).

- Performs environment of care rounds.

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- High School Diploma General-Preferred or

- GED General-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- BLS - Basic Life Support or

- ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or

- BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

- Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

- Direct patient care experience preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

- Ability to follow detailed directions.

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Cl

How 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.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.

The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family.

Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice:

Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.

Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum.

Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.
Protects rights and dignity of patient.

Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.

Participates in hourly patient rounding.

Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.

Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.

Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families. Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.

Patient Centered Care
Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.

Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).

Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up. Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned. Assist in direct patient admission. Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.

Participates in charge reconciliation. Performs audits as requested.

Teamwork
Supports initiatives of the Health care team.

Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.

Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.

Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned. Practices accountability.

Communication
Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you). Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC). Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse.

Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner.

Real time communication is required.

Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.

Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment.

When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel.

Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information. Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.

Safety and Infection Control
Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care.

Consistent use of proper hand hygiene.

Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter.

Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage.

Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family. Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).

Performs environment of care rounds.

Required Minimum Education:

- Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program - Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association

Required Minimum Skills:

- Ability to follow detailed directions.

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.

- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

How 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.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

OverviewThe Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family.

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Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice: Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.

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Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum.

*

Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.

*

Protects rights and dignity of patient.

*

Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.

*

Participates in hourly patient rounding.

*

Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.

*

Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.

*

Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.

*

Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.

Patient Centered Care

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Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.

*

Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).

*

Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.

*

Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.

*

Assist in direct patient admission.

*

Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.

*

Participates in charge reconciliation.

*

Performs audits as requested.

Teamwork

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Supports initiatives of the Health care team.

*

Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.

*

Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.

*

Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned.

*

Practices 200% accountability.

Communication

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Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you).

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Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC).

*

Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse.

*

Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record).

*

Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required.

*

Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.

*

Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel.

*

Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information.

*

Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.

Safety and Infection Control

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Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care.

*

Consistent use of proper hand hygiene.

*

Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter.

*

Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage.

*

Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patient's family.

*

Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).

*

Performs environment of care rounds.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

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High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

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Minimum 1 year Hospital Experience Required

Required Minimum Skills

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Ability to follow detailed directions.

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Strong interpersonal skills.

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Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.

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Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

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BLS - Basic Life Support Required or

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ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Required or

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BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.