RN - Critical Care PCU, Days

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Georgia is hiring a staff nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care across the lifespan. Candidates must have a Georgia RN license and Basic Life Support certification. New nursing graduates are welcome to apply. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and accountability within a team-oriented environment and emphasizes maintaining high standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Georgia required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Licensure in specialty areas may be required based on position.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the lifespan.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate patient-care activities of assigned staff.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment and planning

Coordinating staff activities

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RN - Registered Nurse License

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available

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. They function within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrate 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.

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)
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (Required)
• Advanced certification in the field of specialty, if applicable (see Addendum)

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele: Additional required certifications – ACLS. Nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 180 days. (Required)
• Critical Care: Additional required certifications – ACLS. (Required)
• Dialysis: Additional required certifications – CDN (Certified Dialysis Nurse). (Preferred)
• Emergency Department: Additional required certifications – ACLS and PALS. Experienced ED nurses will have 6 months to obtain PALS. (Required within 180 days)
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional required certifications – Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration. (Required on hire)
• Pediatrics: Additional required certifications – PALS (required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital) and PEARS or PALS (required at Piedmont Athens Hospital). (Required within 180 days)
• Surgical Services: Additional required certifications – PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients; BLS required only within 180 days. (Required)
• Women's Services: Additional required certifications – Labor and Delivery ACLS; NRP by the end of orientation period; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months; NICU – NRP by orientation; various other NRP requirements. (Required within 180 days)

Business Unit : Piedmont Augusta Hospital