RN - NICU, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare in Macon, Georgia, is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care from birth through the lifecycle. The role emphasizes a commitment to high-quality patient care while adhering to organizational policies. Candidates must possess a Georgia state licensure as an RN and BCLS certification. Newly graduated registered nurses are encouraged to apply.

Additional certifications are required within 6 months for specific specialties. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN – Registered Nurse – Georgia State Licensure.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support certification required.
• ACLS Certification for specific specialties within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through lifecycle.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelors Degree

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
• Bachelors 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
• BCLS – Basic Life Support – Required
• 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
• Womens 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