Responsibilities

Acute Collaborative Care Med Surg Unit

• Neurosurgeons lead the team for patients with brain and spinal conditions, but care plans and treatments are highly collaborative.
• Our neurosurgeons partner with neuroradiologists, neurologists, pain management specialists, neurological physical therapists, and chiropractors to diagnose and help patients get relief.
• Wellstar’s coordinated services for brain and spine care at hospitals and health parks make it easy for patients to access the care they need.
• At Wellstar, we take surgery seriously, that’s why surgical solutions for brain conditions, spine disorders, as well as back and neck pain are only recommended when no other treatment path is likely to be successful.
• Our team excels to meet and exceed national quality metrics, we are reviewed by third parties to ensure patients can count on the highest quality care and the best outcomes.
• Our spinal surgery programs are accredited Programs of Excellence by Aetna and Blue Cross.

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN)- MedSurg

Significant Sign-On Bonus and Relocation assistance offered for qualified experienced RNs.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Collaborative 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, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research.
• 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

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position

Preferred Experience

• National certification in area of specialty preferred.

Required Minimum Experience

• Experience with direct patient care.

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