RN - MedSurg, Oncology, Days

Piedmont HealthCare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Staff Nurse for Med Surg Oncology (2 North). The role provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and to coordinate treatment with the care team.

Qualifications include a nursing program graduate, Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC license, BLS, and hospital experience preferred; chemotherapy certification is required 8–12 months post hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing program required.
• Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License required.
• BLS certification required by law.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across the lifecycle using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of nursing program

GA RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License

BLS certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

It's Time to Get Better and grow at Piedmont! With our cutting-edge approach, Piedmont Atlanta is a leader in quality and patient satisfaction. Our Acute Care team spans several units with admission sources from the Emergency Department, PACU, ICUs and direct admissions.

Med Surg Oncology (2 North): The patient population includes oncology, gynecological oncology, bariatric services, medical disorders, women's services (including breast surgery), perinatal loss, post‑partum readmissions and hospice patients transitioning to the end stage of life. Chemotherapy administration is an important component of the unit and is administered by chemotherapy certified RNs. Chemotherapy certification is required 8-12 months post hire.

Department: Med Surg Oncology

Location: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Schedule: Day Shift 3 12's (7am - 7pm)

Benefits

• Competitive Sign on bonus offered

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. 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

• 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: Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital