RN - PACU, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure in Georgia, and BCLS certification. New graduates are eligible, with a preference for candidates with a BSN and hospital nursing experience for PRN roles. Advanced certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required).
• New graduates eligible (Required).
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required; advanced certification in specialty area may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.
• Maintain standards of practice within organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability in daily practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Nursing process

Care coordination

Education

RN licensure

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
• 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