RN - Endoscopy

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Athens, Georgia, seeks a dedicated RN staff nurse to provide holistic, patient-centered care. This role values teamwork and collaboration in a supportive environment.

The position is open to new graduates and requires a recognized nursing degree and Georgia state licensure. Enjoy a rewarding career contributing to exceptional patient outcomes with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required).
• No nursing experience required for new graduates (Required).
• Current Georgia State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Nursing processes

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

State-of-the-art technology

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient‑centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You’ll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state‑of‑the‑art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

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: 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)
• 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 PALS. TNCC and ENPC Certifications required at the following hospitals: Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Main Campus, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Walton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certification within 1 year of start date) 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/ARU 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 end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date. Mother/Baby NRP by end of orientation period NICU NRP by end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team) NRP by end of orientation period Nursery NRP by end of orientation period within 180 days (Required)

Business Unit: Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital