RN - MedSurg, Trauma, Nights

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 facility in Georgia is seeking a dedicated nurse for full-time night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role involves providing quality nursing care to a dynamic patient population including trauma and surgical patients. Candidates must be graduates of a nursing program, hold a valid Georgia nursing license, and preferably have BLS certification and hospital experience. Join a supportive team committed to patient safety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
• BLS certification required.
• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients utilizing nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff.
• Ensure quality nursing care and maintain standards of practice.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Overview

Piedmont- ATHENS, GA

Med Surg 3: Gen Surg- Trauma

Full time Nights 7pm-7am shifts

Sign on Bonus Available $

Responsibilities

The surgery unit has 29 beds. Our dynamic patient population includes surgical, trauma and a variety of medical patients. Our surgeries typically involve the neck to the gut. This population includes GI surgeries such as colon resections, small bowel resections, cholecystectomies and appendectomies. We also care for vascular surgeries, mastectomies, thyroidectomies and maxillofacial procedures, etc. Patients may have an ostomy, NGT and/or other feeding tube and/or drains. Trauma patients may have multiple injuries, chest tubes, a tracheostomy and/or other drains, but have stabilized enough for a non-ICU/step down med-surg floor admission. We are a level 2 trauma center.

Come join our energetic team of nurses, patient care techs and secretaries dedicated to patient safety, focused on developing professional relationships with the entire care team and growing our staff into the PAR leaders of tomorrow!

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 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM 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 preferred Bachelor?s degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital