RN - MedSurg, Nephrology

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Nephrology/Urology Unit on a full-time day shift (7am–7pm). The unit provides hemodialysis and perioperative dialysis training, with strong teamwork and an energetic clinical manager.

You will deliver patient-centered care from birth through the lifecycle, with nursing processes and adherence to hospital policies. RN licensure in Georgia and BCLS are required, and new graduates are welcome with preferred hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• No experience required; new graduates eligible.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred.
• RN license in Georgia (NLC/eNLC multistate) required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty as applicable.

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.
• Maintains standards of practice and coordinates patient care activities of assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Education

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