RN - Progressive Care/Stepdown, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare

Grayson (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

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Job summary

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Step Down). This full-time night-shift position is based in Snellville, GA and offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

The role emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care, autonomy, teamwork, and accountability in a high-acuity setting. The RN will assess and plan care, coordinate with the care team, and participate in ongoing professional development using state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications

Graduate of a nursing program.
Current GA RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate license.
BLS certification.
For PRN positions: one year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Advanced certification in specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments including data on physical, psychosocial and health history.
Evaluates developmental age for assessments, education and treatments.
Organizes data into plan of care, identifies needs and expected outcomes.
Carries out plan of care to achieve outcomes.
Delivers patient care appropriate to diagnosis and needs.
Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
Identifies teaching opportunities and provides patient education resources.
Communicates issues to Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or physician as appropriate.
Documents patient care and concerns in the chart.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Independent judgment

Ability to handle stress

Education

Graduate of nursing program

GA RN license (or NLC/eNLC Multistate)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview:

RN - Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down

Full Time Nights

Piedmont Eastside

Snellville, GA

*Sign on Bonus Available up to $10,000

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.

As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You'll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

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.

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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.

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