RN - Cardiac/Medical IMCU
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: May 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Facility: North Fulton HospitalJob Summary:New UnitThe RN
Clinical Nurse Critical Care 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 Critical Care 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* A.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* B.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* C.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.*
D.Practices using current clinical practice standards.Teamwork and
Collaboration* A.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* B.Demonstrates
teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is
fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of
all healthcare team members.* C.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* A.Completes all
initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required
mandatory education, population specific education.* B.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 environmentEvidence Based
Practice and Research* A.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.* B.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* C.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* A.Proactively
plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the
course of giving direct patient care.* B.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).* C.Supports efficient and effective use of human and
material resources.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with
all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of
conduct.Required Minimum Education:Diploma from an accredited
nursing program Graduate of an accredited/approved school of
nursing Required andBachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in
nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Alpharetta , RN - Cardiac/Medical IMCU, Healthcare , Alpharetta, Georgia
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