RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Nights

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a staff nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care from birth through adulthood. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within organizational policies and promote professional growth.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, with RN licensure in Georgia and BCLS certification. New graduates are welcome, with hospital experience preferred, and BSN preferred when applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• New graduates are eligible; no prior experience required; hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across the lifecycle using nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities with assigned staff and uphold standards of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing documentation

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNCL Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital