RN - Emergency Department, PT, Nights

Piedmont; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont in Stockbridge, Georgia, is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients from birth through their lifecycle. This role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within a professional framework.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited nursing school, hold a valid RN license in Georgia, and possess necessary certifications such as BCLS. This position offers a supportive environment for new graduates and experienced nurses alike.

Qualifications

• Required RN license in Georgia or NLC/eNCL Multistate License.
• ACLS/BCLS certification required.
• New graduates eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients utilizing nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities of assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Professional accountability

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

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.

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
• Bachelors 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 field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele: ACLS Certification required; nurse residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date (within 180 Days Required)
• Critical Care: ACLS Certification required; nurse residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date (within 180 Days Required)
• Dialysis: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred
• Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS Certification required; nurse residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date. Experienced ED nurses will have 6 months to obtain PALS certification (within 180 Days Required)
• Infusion/Oncology: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration; Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics: PALS Certification required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital; PEARS or PALS Certification required at Piedmont Athens Hospital within 180 Days Required
• Surgical Services: ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients OR BLS only within 180 Days Required
• Womens Services: Multiple certifications including Labor and Delivery-ACLS; NRP by orientation end; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months; NRP by orientation end for NICU and other units within 180 Days Required

Organization: Piedmont Henry Hospital