RN - PACU, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Covington, Georgia is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients from birth through their life stages. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nursing school and holds a Georgia State RN License. Responsibilities include utilizing nursing processes to assess and implement care, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating patient activities. The position requires certifications like BCLS and ACLS, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• No experience required; New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Nursing Experience in a Hospital Setting preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Implementation of Care Plans

Professional Accountability

Coordination of Care Activities

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BCLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate)

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

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
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Qualifications – 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)

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
• Women's 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

Business Unit

Company Name: Piedmont Newton Hospital