RN - Post-Surgical Step Down

Confidential; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care from birth through the lifecycle. The role emphasizes nursing process steps: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality patient care in a structured organizational framework.

Responsibilities include coordinating care among staff, maintaining standards of practice, and upholding accountability and professional growth within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Current Georgia RN license and BCLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across the lifecycle using nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff to deliver quality care.
• Maintain standards of practice and adhere to organizational policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

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
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit: Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital