RN Medsurg -FT Days – Inpatient Burn Unit Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Description:

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Cobb Hospital This role is with our inpatient burn unit here at Cobb Hospital.

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Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse isa proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed andunlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families andsignificant others receive individualized high quality, safepatient care. They practice in a clinical environment that isadministered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supportedthrough the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework forpractice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model andevidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derivedfrom these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.

It isexpected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeableand uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the GeorgiaProfessional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope ofPractice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the AmericanNurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it isexpected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient,system policies and procedures while supporting service excellencegoals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

ExemplaryPractice and Outcomes A.Performs the Nursing Process (assessment;diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation andevaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence basepractice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that careis individualized; coordinating care through effective partnershipsrecognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient careoutcomes B.Provides relationship-based patient centered care thatis consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age,gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery toreflect an understanding of cultural diversity C.Always partnerswith the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using suchappropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shiftreport; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patientteaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated andmaking the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care.

D.Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork andCollaboration A.Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safequality patient care that promotes the professional care deliverymodel. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusiveinterdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds,case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotionof a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B.Demonstratesteamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that isfiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention ofall healthcare team members. C.Participates and supportsperformance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research andresearch utilization to promote safe, quality patient careincluding initiating and/or leading such activities as well as,promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and activelysupports/participates in shared governance at all levels in thesystem. Professional Development and Initiative A.Completes allinitial and ongoing professional competency assessment, requiredmandatory education, population specific education. B.Serves as apreceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staffor students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a currentand future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practiceof nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence BasedPractice and Research A.Promotes Evidence based practice, nursingresearch and performance improvement in nursing. Participates inactivities such as value analysis as part of the decision-makingprocess in evaluating patient care products. B.Upholds all healthcare system/organizational policies and procedures and clinicalcompetencies put forth by this job description and professionalassociation including legal, regulatory and accreditationrequirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goalsas TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems’ safetyabsolutes C.Participates in data collection, poses relevantclinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consultsappropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence toaddress practice questions. Resources and Support A.Proactivelyplans for the care of patients across the care continuum in thecourse of giving direct patient care. B.Participates in thedevelopment of protocols and procedures when called upon or throughself-initiation in collaboration with care managers and othermembers of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes(i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverseevents; etc). C.Supports efficient and effective use of human andmaterial resources.

Required Minimum Education:

Associate’s Degree innursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursingRequiredBachelor’s Degree Nursing PreferredRequired MinimumLicense(s) and Certification(s):

Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 UponHire RequiredRN – Multi-state Compact 1.00 Upon Hire RequiredBasicLife Support 2.00 RequiredBLS – Instructor 2.00 RequiredBLS -Provisional 2.00

RequiredAdditional Licenses andCertifications:

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 5 years RNexperience Requireddirect patient care experience

PreferredRequiredMinimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak English language,optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holdsbasic computer skills.

Strong interpersonal, collaborative skillsalong with customer service skills required.

Ability to function ina fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using adecisive, composed and respectful manner.

Possess excellent timemanagement skills; practices nursing using evidence and analyticalskills.practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills alongwith possessing strong critical thinking skills.