RN - Endoscopy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Comprehensive benefits

Schedule flexibility

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking a staff nurse in Athens, Georgia. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients from birth through the life cycle, utilizing nursing processes to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates must have a nursing degree from an accredited institution, with Georgia state licensure as a Registered Nurse. New graduates are welcome to apply and will be supported through comprehensive benefits as part of the organization’s commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• New Graduates of a nursing program are eligible.
• Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the life cycle.
• Utilize nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Coordination of care

Communication

Education

Nursing degree from accredited school

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the life cycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. The staff nurse 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 and 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 or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure (Required)
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (Required)
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele – Additional Required Certifications: ACLS within 180 days
• Critical Care – Additional Required Certifications: ACLS within 180 days
• Dialysis – Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) (Preferred)
• Emergency Department – Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS; Nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months
• Infusion/Oncology – Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Required at hire)
• Pediatrics – Additional Required Certifications: PALS, PEARS as required; nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months
• Surgical Services – Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU ACLS; PALS if unit cares for pediatric patients (required within 6 months)
• Women’s Services – Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Fetal Monitoring, NICU NRP, and other birth‑center certifications (required within 180 days)