RN - MedSurg, General, PT, Nights

RN - MedSurg, Part Time Nights, Sign-On Bonus up to $5K Available

Schedule is 2 x 12 hour shifts, 7p-7a

Med Surg 4 Unit Description Piedmont Eastside

Serving General Adult Patient Population and Stroke Overflow Unit

Medical, Surgical and Stroke overflow Patients

21 bed, Acute Care with wide ranges of illnesses and injuries with various complexities

Collaborate with Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical/Occupational/Speech and Respiratory Therapy

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are a Team Player, we offer enthusiasm for ongoing Professional Development

Supported by Charge Nurse, PCTs, Unit Secretary (Day), Unit Based Educator and Clinical Manager

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:

• Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patients physical, psychosocial and health history.
• Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
• 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.
• Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
• Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
• 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

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a nursing program Required
• Bachelors 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 Required

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/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center