Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgical
Well Star
- Douglasville, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Returning Candidate?
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgical
Job ID 2020-53605
Position Type Full-Time
Department Orthopedic Surgical Facility WellStar Douglas Hospital Category Nursing: Direct Care City Douglasville Shift Days State Georgia
Overview
FullTime, Day Shift Staff Nurse on Orthopedic Surgical Unit | Douglas Hospital
- This is a 16 bed general surgery ortho unit
- 1:4 nurse to patient ratio
- Post op unit caring for thoracic, neurology, general surgery patients
- Great unit to learn and grown into an ICU, GI Lab nurse
At WellStar, we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
- Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Current/active license as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia;
- Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
- National certification in area of specialty preferred.
- Experience with direct patient care preferred.
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