RN - MedSurg, PRN - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare; Midland Valley (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Northside is seeking a staff nurse to provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

Graduate from a recognized nursing program is required; GA RN license or multistate license is required. BCLS is required; ACLS within 6 months; other certifications may be required by unit. New graduates are eligible; 1 year hospital experience is preferred for PRN roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care.
• Keeps standards of practice and coordinates patient care activities of all assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.

Education

Graduate from a recognized nursing program

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

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

BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Advanced certification in field of speciality, 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