RN - MedSurg, Nephrology

Piedmont Healthcare; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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 (RN) for the Nephrology/Urology Unit. The role involves direct patient care from birth through the lifecycle, using the nursing process, with emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting unit operations. A BSN and GA RN licensure are preferred; BCLS required; sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Georgia (GA)
• BCLS certification required
• Advanced certification in specialty area (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across the lifespan using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Coordinate patient care activities with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Maintain standards of practice and contribute to unit-based decision-making via a unit council.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview:

ATHENS, GASign-on Bonus Available $Med Surg 4: Nephrology-Urology UnitFull-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 RequiredBachelor's Degree PreferredWork Experience

No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible RequiredNursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred1 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 andBCLS - Basic Life Support RequiredAdvanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital