RN - MedSurg, Neuro, Days, Sign-on Bonus Available

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading stroke center where you will provide exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for new graduates looking to make a difference in patients' lives, especially those recovering from neurological events. You will be part of a supportive team that includes specialists across various fields, ensuring comprehensive care for patients. With a structured orientation and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a fulfilling career path in nursing. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to learn, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Specialty differential

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with current RN license in Georgia.
• BLS certification required; advanced certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing nursing processes for patient assessment.
• Coordinate patient care activities and maintain standards of practice.

Skills

Nursing processes

Patient care coordination

BLS certification

NIHSS-assessment

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nursing policies and procedures

Job description

Description:

Piedmont Athens

Med Surg 7: Neuro Dept

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. The staff nurse 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.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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. The staff nurse 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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred