RN- MedSurg, Neuro

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Athens, GA seeks a Staff Nurse for the Neuroscience Unit. This full-time position (Days 7am-7pm) offers a dynamic work environment caring for patients with stroke, spinal and head injuries, utilizing the nursing process to ensure quality care.

Qualifications include a graduate nursing degree, RN license in Georgia, and preferably a Bachelor's. New graduates are welcome. The role includes providing nursing assessments, planning, and implementing treatment while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• No experience required; New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff.

Skills

Nursing Process

Patient Care Coordination

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Certification in Field of Specialty

Job description

Overview:

ATHENS, GA

Neuroscience Unit

Full time Days 7am-7pm

Sign-on Bonus Available $

Specialty differential

Piedmont Athens Regional, a primary Stroke center, is home to a DNV Stroke Certified Neuro Science floor. It is a 30-bed acute care facility that specializes in Stroke, Spinal injuries, head injuries, and pre and post-op surgical needs. The nursing staff are NIHSS-assessment certified and attend the Georgia stroke class curriculum.

This is a fast-paced, inpatient unit that cares for patients along the continuum of their recovery. Our team of staff on the Neuro floor is supported by a Stroke Coordinator, PT/OT, Respiratory Therapy, Physicians, Case Management, Social Work, Secretary, Phlebotomy, lift team, IV team, STAT team, and Pharmacy. Our comprehensive orientation period pairs both experienced and new staff with a qualified preceptor that helps with goal-setting and training to ensure your success as part of the Neuro Team.

The Neurology unit provides nursing care to patients 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.

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 recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferredl
• 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