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Clinical Dietitian - Kennestone - Part Time

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Clinical Dietitian - Kennestone - Part Time Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for the provision of medical nutrition therapy. Fosters continuity of the Nutrition Care Process across all phases of the continuum of care as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Performs nutrition assessment for patients identified to be at nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the hospital and best practice standards. Calculates metabolic nutrient requirements according to the age and disease specific needs of patients. Performs nutrition focused physical exam to further evaluate risk of malnutrition as indicated. Develops a nutrition diagnosis as appropriate and consistent with the Nutrition Care Process. Creates and implements a nutrition intervention and care plan for all patients with a nutrition diagnosis. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients, family, and/or members of the healthcare team on recommended nutrition intervention(s) to accomplish nutrition goals; which may include, but is not limited to any of the following topics: specialized diet, enteral/oral medical nutrition supplements, food selections, eating behaviors, and community nutrition resources. Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Mentors dietetic interns/diet technicians. Actively assess, evaluates and maintains professional development and competencies outlined in the position description. Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Develops, implements, and promotes quality services based on client expectation and needs: * Collaborates with patient and/or family member, and healthcare team to assess nutrition and education needs of patients. * Provides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family members. * Applies knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and maintaining nutrition care plans. * Continuously evaluates nutrition care processes and patient outcomes and implements quality practice by following system policies, procedures, and evidenced based research. * Provides care according to organizational ethics, licensure and Standards of Professional Practice for Dietetics Professionals. * Applies Joint Commission and/or regulatory standards in the provision of nutrition care. * Utilized patient experience and empathy skills when interacting with patients and family members. * Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, appropriate committees, and team member huddles. Provide medical nutrition therapy according to system policy and A.N.D. Nutrition Care Process practice standards: * Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and WellStar Nutrition Care Policies when assessing patients. * Responsible for nutrition screen, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation of identified at risk patients. * Apply psycho-social, age appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care. * Document all patient encounters in the health care record in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures. * Identify, monitor, and evaluate enteral nutrition support regimens. Manage enteral nutrition support under the supervision of medical staff. * Develop and implements transitional feeding plans. * Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to evaluate malnutrition severity as appropriate. * Assess patient's learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and educational level and provides nutrition education accordingly. * Utilizes community resources through the continuum of care to foster positive patient outcomes. Locates, reviews, and utilizes best practice research findings for their application in optimally managing a disease or condition and improving patient outcomes: * Bases clinical practice on sound scientific principles, current research and theory. * Shares and reports research and patient outcomes utilizing various media. * Demonstrates knowledge related to clinical practice. * Communicates sound scientific principles, research, and theory to health care team members and dietetic interns in optimally managing patients' care. * Shares knowledge and expertise with dietetic interns, patients, family members and healthcare team members. * Documents understanding of relevant information and results of communication with dietetic interns/technicians/patients/families and healthcare team members. * Contributes to the development of new knowledge and services. * Seeks out information effectively and independently to provide effective services. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation: * Participates in and identifies performance improvement criteria for nutrition care by completing peer chart audits as assigned and reviewing with their nutrition leader. * Continuously evaluates and refines service based on measurable outcomes by keeping a productivity log. * Identifies expected outcomes of patient care. * Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects. Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence: * Conducts yearly self-assessment to identify professional strengths and weaknesses. * Identifies needs for professional development and mentors dietetic interns. * Documents professional development activities according to system policies. * Engage in continuous learning opportunities to further develop skills and capabilities in application technical and functional areas. Required for All Jobs: Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications: Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in nutrition / dietetics. Completion of a supervised practice didactic program accredited by the Accreditation Counsel for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Required Minimum Certification: Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist (RD, RDN) through the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) within 6 months of hire. Licensed Dietitian (LD) through Georgia licensing board obtained within 6 months of hire. AHA-BLS preferred. Required Minimum Experience: One to two years clinical experience highly preferred. Experience with electronic medical record charting systems and other software relative to foodservice systems required. Required Minimum Skills: Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of best practices in clinical nut

  • Marietta, GA

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Operating Room RN

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse 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 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 * 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 * 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 patients goals the 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. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Diploma - Nursing Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required 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 Possess strong critical thinking skills. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • Douglasville, GA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Total Joint

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) WellStar Kennestone Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse - Total Joint Full Time - Day Shift Overview The RN Clinical Nurse 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 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. Responsibilities Core Responsibilites 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 patient’s 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 environment Evidence 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. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Required Minimum Experience Less than 1 year Completion of accredited/ approved school of nursing with requisition clinical hours Required direct patient care experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Reg Nurse (Single State) Required RN - Multi-state Compact Required Basic Life Support Required BLS - Instructor Required BLS - Provisional Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • Marietta, GA

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RN Clinical Nurse II Med/Surg

Description THIS POSITION QUALIFIES FOR A $15,000 18 MONTH COMMITMENT INCENTIVE Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: 1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. 2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. 3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning. 4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all. 5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. 6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. 7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • Graduation from a school of professional nursing. • If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: • One (1) year of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Rockingham Health Care Organization Unit: RHC 2nd Floor Nurse Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Eden Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

  • Spray, NC

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Nursing Assistant I - Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit

Description *This position qualifies for our Nursing Support Incentive Program. The Nursing Support Incentive Program includes $5,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment. Learn more about the program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-hospitals-unc-rex-nursing-support-incentive-program Nursing Assistant I needed for the Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit. The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit, in the new state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital, is a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40-bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients. This unit serves a variety of surgical patients in addition to trauma to include, but not limited to, transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert "Carolina Care" to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Th is is a 36 hours per week position; working 12 hour rotating shifts (7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am) with weekend and holiday rotation. This position qualifies for an extensive benefit package including PTO hours, which are accrued based on the number of worked hours. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities: 1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations. 2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met. 3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician. 4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge 5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions. 6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation. 7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions. 8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • None required as long as all other position requirements are met. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Professional Experience Requirements: • Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: • Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

  • Chapel Hill, NC

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Nurse Extern - Pediatric ED- Augusta- PRN

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary: The Nurse Extern is an unlicensed staff member who supports licensed, professional staff in providing care and service to all patients & families. Under direct supervision of a registered nursing professional, performs a variety of basic to intermediate level nursing care activities that contribute to the comfort and safety of patients. Supports the plan of care for assigned patients. The Patient Care Extern works directly with a nursing preceptor and assists in managing the preceptor's patient load. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Under supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Vital Signs, AM/PM Care, I O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection. Under supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse). Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients. Under supervision, perform tasks to include, but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray. Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safe transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications. Other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals and be actively enrolled in a BSN Program Required Required Minimum Skills: Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • Augusta, GA

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Outpatient PACU RN - Part-time

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) East Cobb Health Park - Outpatient Surgery PACU RN, Part-time - 3-8-hour shifts Job Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse 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 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 * 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 * 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 patients goals the 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. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required 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 Possess strong critical thinking skills. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • Sandy Plains, GA

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Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility - Raleigh

Description Commitment incentive: $5,000 Equal payments will be made to the teammate at their six (6) month, twelve (12) month, and twenty-four (24) month work through dates during a two (2) year work commitment. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Serves as Nursing Assistant in a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities: 1. Performs activities of daily living for or with residents/patients. 2. Provides transport for residents/patients to designated areas within the facility. 3. Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone. 4. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. 5. Provides for resident/patient safety, comfort and privacy when performing responsibilities. 6. Communicates pertinent resident/patient information to appropriate person(s). 7. Abides by all infection control regulations. 8. Completes annual Rehabilitation and Nursing competencies successfully. 9. Completes 12 hours of in-service education annually. 10. Answers call bells, alarms, or intercom system for any resident or patient to determine residents'/patients' needs. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • None required as long as all other position requirements are met. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Professional Experience Requirements: • Prefer Nursing Assistant experience in clinical specialty Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex SNF Raleigh Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 37.50 Salary Range: $17.43 - $24.05 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

  • Crabtree Valley, NC

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Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - Surgery/Bariatric

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America)Overview The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs. The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions * Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family. Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice: Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan. Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum. Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes. • Protects rights and dignity of patient. • Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures. • Participates in hourly patient rounding. • Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up. • Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns. • Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families. • Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others. * Patient Centered Care • Provides patient care under the direction of the RN. • Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs). • Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up. • Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned. • Assist in direct patient admission. • Monitors data entry for key patient safety information. • Participates in charge reconciliation. • Performs audits as requested. * Teamwork • Supports initiatives of the Health care team. • Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives. • Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability. • Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned. • Practices 200% accountability. * Communication • Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you). • Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC). • Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse. • Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record). • Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required. • Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families. • Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel. • Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information. • Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime. * Safety and Infection Control • Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care. • Consistent use of proper hand hygiene. • Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter. • Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage. • Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patient’s family. • Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts). • Performs environment of care rounds. Required for All Jobs * Performs other duties as assigned * Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education * High School rising Senior in good standing rising junior or senior Required or * High school diploma Preferred and * GED Preferred and * Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Preferred Required Minimum Experience * N/A Required Minimum Skills * Ability to follow detailed directions. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document. * Ability to work individually and as part of a team. * Wellstar minimum age of hire is 16. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) * Cert Nurse Assistant 0.00 Preferred 0.00 * Basic Life Support 1.00 Required 1.00 * BLS - Instructor Required * BLS - Provisional Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • Marietta, GA

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RN Clinical Nurse II OR (Per Diem) - Operating Room

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Number of OR's:5 Service Lines: Burn, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Adult dental, pulmonary, and GI. This is a per diem, at will, position and requires the ability to work at least 12 hours every two weeks. No nights, no weekends, No UNC recognized holidays. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: 1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/ family/ caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. 2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care 3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning. 4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all 5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. 6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. 7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • Graduation from a school of professional nursing. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: • One (1) year of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Operating Room 4th Floor Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00 Salary Range: $33.10/hour (Minimum) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

  • Chapel Hill, NC

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RN- Oncology Infusion- FT Day

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) This RN Oncology Infusion role is an Outpatient -FT Days on our Cobb Hospital campus. Oncology experience required Apply today and virtually interview this week! Job Posting How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. A Brief Overview The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions. This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastics agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies. RN will work in an outpatient infusion center though alternate settings could occur. This individual is responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff. It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement 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. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they can serve as a preceptor for newly hired RN colleagues. Local travel required. Float staff will be required to float between Cobb Hospital HOD's based on need. All sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital. What you will do 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-based practice, using 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 methods for setting and purpose (e.g., just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care). D. Practices using current clinical practice standards including but not limited to chemotherapy and targeted therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions. E. Meets annual requirements for chemotherapy competence. 60% 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. 20% Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and 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 environment C. Cultivates oncology nursing knowledge and a commitment to providing the highest quality care by engaging in continuing education, earning or maintaining a specialty oncology certification or obtaining 12 continuing education credits annually. 10% Evidence-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 (i.e. Oncology Nursing Society) 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. 5% 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. 5% Evidence Based Practice and Research Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analy

  • Austell, GA

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Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - Surgery/Bariatric

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) OverviewThe Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions * Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family. Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice: Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan. Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum. Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.• Protects rights and dignity of patient.• Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.• Participates in hourly patient rounding.• Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.• Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.• Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.• Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others. * Patient Centered Care• Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.• Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).• Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.• Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.• Assist in direct patient admission.• Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.• Participates in charge reconciliation.• Performs audits as requested. * Teamwork• Supports initiatives of the Health care team.• Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.• Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.• Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned.• Practices 200% accountability. * Communication• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you).• Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC).• Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse.• Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record).• Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required.• Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.• Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel.• Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information.• Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime. * Safety and Infection Control• Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care.• Consistent use of proper hand hygiene.• Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter.• Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage.• Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patient’s family.• Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).• Performs environment of care rounds. * 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 * High School rising Senior in good standing rising junior or senior Required or * High school diploma Preferred and * GED Preferred and * Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Preferred * Required Minimum Experience * N/A * Required Minimum Skills * Ability to follow detailed directions. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document. * Ability to work individually and as part of a team. * Wellstar minimum age of hire is 16. * Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) * Cert Nurse Assistant 0.00 Preferred 0.00 * Basic Life Support 1.00 Required 1.00 * BLS - Instructor Required * BLS - Provisional Required * Additional Licenses and Certifications Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • Marietta, GA

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