RN - MedSurg - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Northside is seeking a staff nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan. You will work within organizational policies, coordinating care and promoting professional growth and accountability.

The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of nursing practice and collaborative care for all assigned patients. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and are expected to meet licensure requirements with RN credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred degree.
• No experience required; new graduates eligible.
• One year hospital experience preferred for PRN positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through lifecycle.
• Coordinate patient care activities of assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of practice and accountability within organizational policies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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:Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing RequiredBachelor‘s Degree PreferredWork Experience

Work 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)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