RN - Open Heart

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Wellness programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across various specialties. This position is suitable for new graduates from recognized nursing programs, as well as those with prior hospital experience. The role demands effective nursing processes, with opportunities for specialty certifications. The organization offers a supportive environment for career development, along with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing employee wellness and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Utilizes nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Maintains standards of practice and coordinates patient care activities.

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your careerin the right direction.Stay for thediverseteamsyoulllove, a sharedpurpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.Youllfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needstoday andhelp youplan for the future.

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/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
• 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 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 dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital