RN - MedSurg, Ortho

Piedmont Healthcare; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care from birth through the lifecycle, following the nursing process and organization policies. The role emphasizes professional growth, accountability, and maintaining standards of practice while coordinating care for all assigned staff.

Required GA RN licensure with BCLS; new graduates are eligible, and prior hospital experience is preferred, with 1 year for PRN positions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• New graduates eligible; no experience required.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred.
• 1 year hospital experience for PRN positions preferred.
• GA RN license or multistate license required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Operate within organizational policies and demonstrate professional growth and accountability.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff.

Education

Georgia RN license (multistate)

Bachelor's Degree

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Advanced certification in specialty (if applicable)

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 Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

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 and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital