RN - Emergency Department, Evenings

Piedmont; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking an ED Staff Nurse to provide patient-focused nursing care in a busy Emergency Department. You will perform triage, medical screening, treatment planning, and discharge education as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required are active Georgia RN licensure and BCLS; ACLS/PALS may be required within 6 months depending on unit. Strong assessment, critical care skills, and teamwork are essential in this Level III trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• Georgia RN license is required and current.
• BSN preferred or higher education in nursing.
• ACLS/PALS/BCLS certifications are expected within 6 months of start date depending on role.

Responsibilities

• The staff nurse provides care from birth through lifecycle using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities and maintain standards of practice.
• Collaborate with ED multidisciplinary team to ensure quality nursing care.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

RN License (GA)

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BCLS Certification

NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure

CDN Certification (preferred for dialysis)

Job description

• Triage and Assessment of patient complaint
• Medical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessment
• Appropriate Drug Therapy
• Management of critically ill patients
• Patient discharge education
• Fully Accredited Stroke Center
• Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED
• Multidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.

Overview

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Piedmont Henry Emergency Department

• 75000-90000 visits per year
• Licensed for 59 beds
• 3/4:1 Patient to RN Ratio
• Level III trauma center
• Triage and Assessment of patient complaint
• Medical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessment
• Appropriate Drug Therapy
• Management of critically ill patients
• Patient discharge education
• Fully Accredited Stroke Center
• Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED
• Multidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.

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)

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 Required
• Critical 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 Required
• Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
• Emergency 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 Required
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics: 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 Required
• Surgical 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 Required
• Women’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 Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Henry Hospital