RN MedSurg Internal Agency

Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites 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 insuring 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 patient's goals the * Workforce Operations V1.0 Internal Agency RN Clinical Nurse- Acute Care * 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 for All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:
    • Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursingRequired Minimum Experience:
      • Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Acute CarePreferred Experience:
        • Minimum 2 years Med Surg / Acute Care
        • 1-2 years as a travel RNRequired 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.Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
            • Basic Life Support
            • Reg Nurse (Single State) OR RN - Multi-state Compact
            • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred Additional Licenses and Certifications:
              • National certification in area of specialty

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