RN - MedSurg

Overview 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Education Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required) Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Work Experience No experience required. New Graduates of a nursing program eligible. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting (Preferred) 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions (Preferred) 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/eNCL Multistate License. Required) BCLS - Basic Life Support (Required) Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Addendum Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification – Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date; Required within 180 Days. Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification – Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date; Required within 180 Days. Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) – Preferred. Emergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification – Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date; Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification; Required within 180 Days. Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration; Required upon hire. Pediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification – required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date); PEARS or PALS Certification – required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date); Required within 180 Days. Surgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU – ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR – BLS required only within 180 Days. Women's Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification – Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date; NRP by the end of orientation period; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date; Mother/Baby – NRP by the end of orientation period; NICU – NRP by the end of orientation period; NAT (Newborn Admission Team) – NRP by the end of orientation period; Nursery – NRP by the end of orientation period; Required within 180 Days. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Newnan Hospital #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont