RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Homer (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA is seeking a dedicated staff nurse for the Pulmonary Dept. This full-time night shift (7pm–7am) offers a sign-on bonus and a specialty differential to attract experienced nurses.

The Pulmonary Unit works closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to deliver high-quality care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while upholding standards and collaborating

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license (or NLC/eNLC) required.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of hospital nursing experience preferred for PRN positions.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate care activities for assigned staff.
• Patient ratios are determined by patient volume and acuity.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Overview:

Piedmont- ATHENS, GAMed Surg 2: Pulmonary Dept.Full time Nights 7pm-7amSign on Bonus Available $Specialty differential

Responsibilities:

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.In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Pulmonary nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.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.*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*

assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing programMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New Graduates of a nursing program eligibleMINIMUM 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:For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferredBachelor?s degree preferredAdvanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting PreferredBusiness Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital