RN - Stepdown, Days

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Duluth (GA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Competitive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Georgia is seeking an RN for Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down in a full-time, day shift role. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. The unit supports patients bridging ICU to medical-surgical care with a dedicated care team and modern technology.

Join a collaborative environment focused on safety, evidence-based nursing, and professional growth, with benefits and career advancement opportunities across Piedmont Eastside.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold a Georgia RN license.
• New graduates eligible; BLS required.
• Nursing experience in PCU/step-down is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with accountability.
• Coordinate patient care activities with assigned staff and leaders.
• Identify teaching opportunities and provide education to patients and families.
• Document care in patient records and communicate concerns to the care team.
• Oversee ancillary and support staff activities to ensure quality care.
• Maintain standards of practice and participate in professional growth.
• Communicate issues to Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, or physician as appropriate.
• Perform patient assessments, data organization, and care planning.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Effective communication

Initiative

Independent judgment

Ability to handle stress

Ausbildung

Graduate of a nursing program

Current Georgia RN license

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

RN - Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down

Full Time Days

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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown/Intermediate Care

Progressive Care Unit, also called Stepdown or Intermediate Care is the bridge between ICU and Medical-Surgical Unit's.

24 beds

Supported by Patient Care Tech, RN's, Charge Nurses, Unit Secretaries and Clinical Manager

State of the Art Technology that strengthens Patient Care and Services

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:

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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.

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.

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

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