RN - NICU, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from birth onward, following the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. The role emphasizes accountability, adherence to standards, and coordination of care among assigned staff.

Ideal candidates include new graduates eligible for licensure in Georgia, with a preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and prior hospital experience for PRN positions.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Georgia.
• BCLS certification required.
• New graduates eligible for consideration.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred for PRN positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.
• Maintain standards of practice and accountability within organizational policies.

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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 and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital