RN - MedSurg, WEO

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Option

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newnan, Georgia is seeking a Staff Nurse. The role encompasses comprehensive nursing care from birth through all life stages, adhering to industry standards. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and candidates must possess a Registered Nurse license in Georgia. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a commitment to patient care excellence. Additional certifications may be required based on specialty. Sign-on bonuses and weekend options can be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Current RN license in Georgia or NLC/eNCL multistate license is required.
• No prior experience necessary; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Coordination of patient care

Professional accountability

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support

Registered Nurse Licensure - Georgia

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.

Overview

• Weekend Option
• Sign-On Bonus Available

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a nursing program Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required. New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Required

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

Additional Licenses And Certifications

• 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.
• 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.