RN- MedSurg, Neuro

Confidential; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a staff nurse for our Neuro floor in Athens, GA. This full-time day shift (7am-7pm) role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to stroke and neuro patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The staff nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while maintaining high standards of practice and accountability within hospital policies. New graduates and experienced nurses are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Graduate RN license: Georgia or multistate (NLC/eNCL).
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients of all ages on the Neuro floor using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Maintain standards of practice and accountability within organizational policies.
• Coordinate patient care activities with assigned staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

NIHSS assessment

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

BCLS

Job description

Overview:

ATHENS, GANeuroscience UnitFull time Days 7am-7pmSign-on Bonus Available $Specialty differentialPiedmont 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 RequiredBachelors 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 PreferredLicenses and Certifications

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