The RN Clinical Nurse is a vital part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering individualized, high-quality, and safe patient care in a clinical setting.
Posted Oct 3 · 5 years of experience
Unit and setting
Acute Care – Post Surgical and Telemetry Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Post Surgical and Telemetry Fulltime
License
RN license Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact)
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Post Surgical and Telemetry FulltimeFull time
Do you qualify?
License
Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact)Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.Check your license
Certification
BLS certification
Education
Associate or Bachelor's Nursing degreeAssociate or Bachelor’s Nursing degree; Baccalaureate preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in direct patient careMinimum of 5 years of RN experience in direct patient care.
Also asks
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skillsStrong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
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Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle emergencies with professionalismAbility to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle emergencies with professionalism.
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Proficiency in technology and clinical documentationProficiency in technology and clinical documentation.
Performs the Nursing Process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluationPerform the Nursing Process-assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation-using critical thinking and evidence-based standards.
Day to day
Provides relationship-based, patient-centered care with patient and family educationProvide relationship-based, patient-centered care that respects cultural diversity and involves patients and families through effective communication and education.
Day to day
Coordinates care delivery and timely documentationCoordinate care delivery, ensuring timely documentation and fostering a respectful, inclusive environment.
Day to day
Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork and supports shared governancePromote teamwork through interdisciplinary communication, participate in performance improvement, and support shared governance initiatives.
Day to day
Supports evidence-based practice, research participation, and quality improvement projectsSupport evidence-based practice, participate in research activities, and contribute to quality improvement projects.
Day to day
Assists in developing protocols and ensures safety and regulatory complianceAssist in developing protocols, optimize resource utilization, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The RN Clinical Nurse is a vital part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering individualized, high-quality, and safe patient care in a clinical setting. They operate under the guidance of Nurse Managers and the Wellstar Shared Governance Model, adhering to evidence-based practices, the Wellstar Professional Practice Model, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Key Responsibilities
Perform the Nursing Process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and evidence-based standards.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care that respects cultural diversity and involves patients and families through effective communication and education.
Coordinate care delivery, ensuring timely documentation and fostering a respectful, inclusive environment.
Promote teamwork through interdisciplinary communication, participate in performance improvement, and support shared governance initiatives.
Engage in professional development, serve as a preceptor/mentor, and uphold clinical standards and organizational policies.
Support evidence-based practice, participate in research activities, and contribute to quality improvement projects.
Assist in developing protocols, optimize resource utilization, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Skills
Associate or Bachelor’s Nursing degree; Baccalaureate preferred.
Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in direct patient care.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle emergencies with professionalism.
Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.
Additional Details: The role emphasizes compassionate service, clinical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth, supporting a rewarding career dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Neighborhoods+Residential areas in Hiram range from established corridors like Nebo and Ridge Road to newer subdivisions centered around the City Center. Neighborhoods primarily feature multi-level new traditional single-family homes and garden-style apartment communities, along with older brick ranch homes on larger, tree-shaded parcels that offer extra yard space and basement potential.
Residential areas in Hiram range from established corridors like Nebo and Ridge Road to newer subdivisions centered around the City Center. Neighborhoods primarily feature multi-level new traditional single-family homes and garden-style apartment communities, along with older brick ranch homes on larger, tree-shaded parcels that offer extra yard space and basement potential.
Getting around+Healthcare workers stationed locally benefit from direct proximity to WellStar Paulding Hospital, situated just minutes outside central Hiram. The road network is oriented around US Highway 278 and Georgia State Route 92, which link drivers north toward Acworth, south toward Douglasville, and southeast toward the greater Atlanta perimeter. Public transit options are virtually nonexistent, making personal vehicle ownership and surface-highway driving essential for daily shifts.
Healthcare workers stationed locally benefit from direct proximity to WellStar Paulding Hospital, situated just minutes outside central Hiram. The road network is oriented around US Highway 278 and Georgia State Route 92, which link drivers north toward Acworth, south toward Douglasville, and southeast toward the greater Atlanta perimeter.
Public transit options are virtually nonexistent, making personal vehicle ownership and surface-highway driving essential for daily shifts.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Silver Comet Trail, a paved multi-use rail-trail spanning through Hiram with shaded sections and rest stops favored by cyclists and runners. In town, Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park provides walking paths, fishing ponds, and picnic shelters, while Grays Mill Park hosts community gatherings. Golfers head to Creekside Golf & Country Club, and regional nature preserves like Sweetwater Creek State Park and Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site are a short drive away.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Silver Comet Trail, a paved multi-use rail-trail spanning through Hiram with shaded sections and rest stops favored by cyclists and runners. In town, Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park provides walking paths, fishing ponds, and picnic shelters, while Grays Mill Park hosts community gatherings.
Golfers head to Creekside Golf & Country Club, and regional nature preserves like Sweetwater Creek State Park and Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site are a short drive away.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Hiram
Hiram offers clinical professionals a calm, small-town atmosphere anchored by rapid access to WellStar Paulding Hospital and direct transit corridors across northwest metro Atlanta. Centered around the historic railroad Main Street and the retail spine of US Highway 278, the city combines everyday essentials with a distinct rural-suburban blend. Housing leans heavily toward multi-level traditional single-family subdivisions and comfortable garden-style apartment complexes in neighborhoods like Nebo and Ridge Road. When off shift, healthcare workers can recharge outdoors along the scenic Silver Comet Trail, catch an amphitheater performance at Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park, or grab dinner downtown at the Olive Tree. The primary trade-off is transportation: Hiram is almost entirely automobile-dependent, with minimal walkability outside of parks and no local rail transit. However, for nurses seeking manageable hospital commutes, safe and peaceful residential streets, and easy weekend escapes to nature preserves like Pickett's Mill and Sweetwater Creek, Hiram provides a dependable and welcoming home base.
