RN to NP Transition Program
Wellstar Health Systems

Atlanta, Georgia

Posted in Health and Safety


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Overview

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.
Responsibilities

The RN/NP Transition To Practical 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, 5-Star Nursing and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.

The RN/APRN is a nationally certified licensed healthcare provider who provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to an established APRN protocol agreement. Where appropriate and once credentialed as an APRN in a practice, the APRN emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Certifications may include: acute care, adult, family, gerontology, psych and mental health, neonatology, pediatrics and women's health.

The RN/NP will be an active participant in the Rn to NP Transition to Practice Program (TTP). As a member of this program, the participant will adhere to program requirements and expectations as outlined by the TTP Syllabus and Professional Commitment Document.

The RN to NP TTP Clinical Nurse will have a dual role that will change in scope of practice as the TTP program progresses. The individual will primarily function in a bedside RN role, but will progress to additional opportunities to practice as an NP as outlined by the program structure. Any experiences where the individual will be able to practice as an NP will be in a separate clinical setting than that of their bedside nursing role. The participant must function within their scope of licensure that is reflected in the title of the position that they are functioning in on any given day. Commitment and adherence to this policy is mandatory for TTP participation.

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 Bachelor's of Science Registered Nurse Program
  • Graduate of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner Program within the last 3 years*(*Acute Care NP must be within 18 months of graduation)

Required Minimum Certification and licensure:
  • Current RN License in the State of Georgia
  • Current APRN License in the State of Georgia
  • Qualify for and maintain privileges to practice at facilities per medical staff guidelines
  • APRN - Current certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position

Required Minimum Experience:

Experience of at minimum 6 months of experience as a bedside nurse.

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.


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