RN - Emergency Dept, FT, WEO Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care across the patient lifecycle, applying assessments, plans, implementations and evaluations within organizational policies. The nurse coordinates care activities among team members and maintains high standards of practice to ensure quality outcomes.

Education includes RN from an accredited program, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in Georgia required.
• BCLS certification required.
• ED: ACLS and PALS within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff and maintain standards of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Bachelor's degree preferred

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
• 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/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• 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

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital