RN - MedSurg, Nephrology

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Nephrology/Urology Unit on the day shift (7am-7pm). You will provide direct patient care across the lifecycle, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and support Hemodialysis and urological services.

This role emphasizes adherence to standards, positive patient outcomes, and ongoing professional growth; new graduates eligible, BCLS required, Georgia RN license, and potential for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing is required.
• BCLS Basic Life Support required.
• New graduates eligible; nursing program graduates may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities of assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.
• Maintain standards of practice and demonstrate professional growth and accountability.
• Roles include variable patient ratios based on acuity and volume.

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Overview

ATHENS, GA

Sign-on Bonus Available $

Med Surg 4: Nephrology-Urology Unit

Full-time Days 7am-7pm

The Nephrology/Urology Unit provides exceptional care for our fellow community members who require Hemodialysis and/or specialized urological care. All nurses hired to our unit will become trained in Peritoneal Dialysis, the only hospital in Athens to provide this service. Our Nurses work closely with our interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care. The Nephrology/Urology Unit is comprised of multiple skill levels with the support of experienced charge nurses and an energetic clinical manager. It is important to have a unit council with all disciplines to assist in making unit based decisions to give the best patient care possible. If you are looking for a work family that prides themselves on teamwork, this is your unit.

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.

• Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios*

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/eNCL Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital