RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Athens, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Unit. This full-time daytime role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients with respiratory issues. Candidates must be graduates of a nursing program, possess a current State of Georgia RN license, and have BLS certification. This position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to acute care patients.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.

Skills

High-quality nursing care

Assessment and planning skills

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelors degree preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Piedmont - Athens, GA

Med Surg 2: Pulmonary Unit

Full time Days 7am-7pm

Sign-on Bonus Available

The Pulmonary Unit is growing! The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients.
• Function within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrate professional growth and accountability.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
• Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• New graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
• BLS certification required.
• For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.