RN - CVICU, PT, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a staff nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care from birth through the lifecycle. The role requires adherence to nursing processes and organizational policies, with emphasis on professional growth and accountability.

Responsibilities include maintaining standards of practice and coordinating care for all assigned staff to ensure quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN licensure in Georgia required; multistate licensure acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Work within organizational policies and demonstrate professional growth and accountability.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities of assigned staff to deliver quality care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN Licensure (GA)

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:

EducationGraduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing RequiredBachelor‘s Degree PreferredWork Experience

No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible RequiredNursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

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

Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days RequiredCritical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days RequiredDialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred PreferredEmergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days RequiredInfusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire RequiredPediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days RequiredSurgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU - ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR - BLS required only within 180 Days RequiredWomen‘s Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days RequiredBusiness Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital