RN - Transplant Stepdown, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated staff nurse for its Transplant Unit in Atlanta. This role focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The ideal candidate will utilize nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring high standards of practice are maintained. New graduates are welcome, and a current Georgia RN license is required. Join a team committed to excellence in post-surgical care and patient education in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with a current RN license in Georgia.
• BLS certification required; advanced certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care from birth through the lifecycle using nursing processes.
• Maintain standards of practice and coordinate patient care activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Medication Administration

Post-Transplant Education

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Description:

Piedmont Atlanta's Transplant Unit is a 24 bed, step down/acute care floor primarily focusing on kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. We are a heavily focused post-surgical floor specializing in incisional care, drain management, ambulation, intensive medication administration, and post-transplant education.

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.

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:
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.