RN - MedSurg, Nephrology, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Winterville (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift premium

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA is seeking a staff nurse for the Nephrology/Urology Unit, delivering care from birth through the lifecycle with a focus on dialysis and urologic services. Staff work with an interdisciplinary team and receive training in Peritoneal Dialysis, a unique offering in Athens.

This full-time night-shift position (7pm–7am) features a sign-on bonus and a supportive unit council, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with experienced

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Patient ratios are determined by factors including volume and acuity; extinuating circumstances may require different ratios.

Skills

RN license (Georgia)

BCLS

Advanced certification in specialty

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate from recognized nursing program

Job description

Overview

ATHENS, GA

Sign-on Bonus Available $

Full-nights 7pm-7am

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