Registered Nurse-Full-Time- Night shift- MedSurg

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Specialty differential

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Georgia is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the Pulmonary Department on the 6th floor of the Main Tower. This full-time night shift (7pm–7am) role focuses on acute and chronic respiratory patient care, coordinating with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to deliver high-quality nursing services.

A sign-on bonus is available and a specialty differential may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification.
• Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor‘s degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during shift.
• Provides clinical care as needed when census demands.
• Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s).
• Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
• Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios.

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

Piedmont- ATHENS, GAMed Surg 2: Pulmonary Dept.Full time Nights 7pm-7amSign on Bonus Available $Specialty DifferentialThe 12-bed Pulmonary Unit is located on the 6th floor of the new Main Tower. The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues.In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Pulmonary nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios.

• Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor‘s degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Demonstrated clinical competency.

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr