RN - Progressive Care/Stepdown, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center is seeking an RN for Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down in Snellville, GA. This full-time day position offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. The Progressive Care Unit provides high-intensity nursing care bridging ICU and medical-surgical units.

The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, supervise staff activities, and collaborate with the care team to achieve quality outcomes. GA RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• New graduates eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care and supervise ancillary staff.
• Communicate patient needs and concerns to the Charge Nurse/Clinical Manager/physician as appropriate.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in planning and evaluating patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Stress tolerance

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

RN - Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down

Full Time Days

*Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000 Available

Piedmont Eastside

Snellville, GA

The Progressive Care Unit bridges the gap between the Intensive Care unit and the medical-surgical units, providing high intensity nursing care. We are committed to providing safe, evidenced based nursing care and we practice in an environment that supports autonomy, mutual respect, teamwork as well as collaboration and accountability. Our team is very motivated and committed to ensuring Piedmont Eastside is the provider and employer of choice.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial and health history.
2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
3. Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.
4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
5. Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
8. Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
9. Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Total Rewards that work for you

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services

PTO your way

• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

Benefits

• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center