RN - PACU, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a staff nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care across all life stages. The role requires applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within organizational guidelines.

The ideal candidate may be a new graduate or experienced nurse; Georgia licensure, BCLS, and ongoing professional development are expected. Join a team dedicated to quality and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• No experience required; new graduates eligible.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting is preferred.
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the lifecycle from birth onward.
• Use nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities with assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of practice and accountability.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Vital signs monitoring

Assessment and planning

Team collaboration

Education

RN License – Georgia

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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

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 Athens Regional Hospital