Extended Assignment Team - Acute Care RN (Griffin, GA)

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)

Contract

Contract will be at Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, GA.

Shift Time

7p-7a

Travel Requirements

Previous travel experience strongly preferred.

Contract Length

A 13‑week contract is required during surge season (Oct‑Mar) before a candidate can be considered for PRN shifts during non‑peak months.

Program Commitment

• Team Members are required to complete one 13‑week assignment between Oct 1st and Mar 31st each year, with the option to work additional 8‑13‑week contracts in between.
• While on assignment, Team Members will be scheduled 36 hours per week.
• Team Members function under a contingency staffing model as a PRN Team Member (since only held to one contract per year), with no guaranteed hours and no benefits offered.
• All scheduling is done at the unit level, with no self‑scheduling.
• Team Members are required to work three Mondays and/or Fridays, and three Saturdays and/or Sundays in a four‑week scheduling period.

Job Summary

The Extended Assignment RN Clinical Nurse – Acute 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 administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and 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 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
  • Perform the Nursing Process using evidence‑based practice, analytical/critical thinking, and ensuring individualized care.
  • Provide relationship‑based, patient‑centered care consistent with population‑specific characteristics and cultural diversity.
  • Partner with patients and significant others using appropriate methods for setting and purpose.
  • Practice current clinical standards and promote teamwork, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coordinate delivery and documentation of patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary rounds, case review, and other communication methods.
  • Support performance improvement, research utilization, and shared governance at all levels.
• Professional Development and Initiative
  • Complete all mandatory education and competency assessments.
  • Serve as preceptor or mentor for nurses, staff, or students across disciplines.
  • Model professional practice and create a healthy work environment.
• Evidence Based Practice and Research
  • Promote evidence‑based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement.
  • Participate in value analysis, data collection, and clinical question development.
• Resources and Support
  • Plan for patient care across the continuum and develop protocols and procedures.
  • Support efficient use of human and material resources and achieve best‑practice outcomes.

Required Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree – Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree – Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing (Preferred)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor
• Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN – Multi‑state Compact
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Instructor or ACLS – Provisional

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

National certification in area of specialty preferred upon hire.

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience required.