RN - MedSurg, Nights, PRN - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare; Pine Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Northside is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while adhering to organizational standards.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, valid Georgia RN licensure, and the ability to obtain ACLS/PALS and other specialty certifications within required timeframes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Use nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

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:

EducationGraduate 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 PreferredLicenses 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)Addendum

Cardiac Tele:

Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Critical Care:

Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Dialysis:

Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred

Emergency Department:

Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required

Infusion/Oncology:

Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required

Pediatrics:

Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Surgical Services:

Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU - ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR - BLS required only within 180 Days Required

Women‘s Services:

Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

Business Unit:

Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Northside