RN MedSurg I AP - KH CH AMCD NF

Company: WellStar Health System, Inc.
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is an innovative addition to the Emergency Department. It is designed for emergency patients who require ongoing observation, including outpatient testing and treatment for patients who are waiting on clinical answers with limited subjection to inpatient admission status. In this ambulatory setting, care is provided for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients who require short-term treatment and diagnostic testing that which can be accomplished within the observation time frame (23 hours or less). Come join the Clinical Decision Unit team!--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.--This position is part-time/night shift.Qualificationsundefined

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