RN - Operating Room

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newnan, Georgia, is seeking a staff nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care from birth through the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional accountability and coordinate patient care activities efficiently. Key qualifications include graduating from an accredited nursing school and a current Georgia State RN License. New graduates are encouraged to apply, ensuring a supportive environment for their professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing is required.
• No experience required; eligible for new nursing graduates.
• Current Georgia State Licensure as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing nursing processes to assess and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Skills

Graduate from a recognized nursing school

Nursing experience in a hospital setting

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Excellent patient care coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

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

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required)
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• 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)
• Additional Required Certifications by Specialty:
  • Cardiac Tele: ACLS Certification (Required within 180 days)
  • Critical Care: ACLS Certification (Required within 180 days)
  • Dialysis: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) Preferred
  • Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS Certification; 6 months to obtain PALS (Required within 180 days)
  • Infusion/Oncology: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification (Required upon hire)
  • Pediatrics: PALS or PEARS Certification (Required within 180 days)
  • Surgical Services: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU; ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients; BLS required within 180 days (Required)
  • Women's Services: Labor and Delivery ACLS Certification; NRP at orientation; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months; NICU, NAT, Nursery all NRP within 180 days (Required)

Business Unit: Piedmont Newnan Hospital