RN - MedSurg, Ortho, Days

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking a Staff Nurse at Covington, Georgia, to provide nursing care from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes for patient assessment and care. The role requires utilization of policies to maintain standards of practice and coordination of patient care activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid RN license in Georgia, with no previous experience required, making this an excellent opportunity for new graduates. Comprehensive benefits, along with a flexible schedule, are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Georgia or NLC/eNCL Multi-state License required.
• No prior experience required, new graduates also acceptable.
• Nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through lifecycle.
• Utilize nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.

Skills

Nursing process assessment

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing school

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Shift: Day Shift
Location: Covington, Georgia

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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
• Bachelors 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
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced 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
• 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
• Womens 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: Piedmont Newton Hospital