RN - Open Heart

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a staff nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care across the patient lifecycle, following nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

The role emphasizes maintaining standards, coordinating care among staff, and upholding accountability within the organization. Georgia RN licensure and BCLS are required, with a preference for candidates holding a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.
• Adhere to organizational policies and demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

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 and


• BCLS – Basic Life Support Required


• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital