RN - Med Surg

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg unit. This entry-level full-time position involves providing nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, coordinating care activities, and maintaining high standards of practice. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from a nursing program, have a current RN license in Georgia, and have BCLS certification. Advanced certifications in specialties are also preferred, depending on the area of focus.

Qualifications

• RN - Registered Nurse – Georgia State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
• Advanced certification in specialty field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across all life stages.
• Coordinate patient care activities and maintain nursing standards.
• Ensure accountability in nursing practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

RN - Med Surg

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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 nursing program – 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 – Required.
• 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.
• Additional Licenses and Certifications
  • 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 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 Hospital

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care