RN - Emergency Department, Days

Sign on Bonus Sign on bonus of up to $5,000 available. Overview Piedmont Macon North is a 103-bed not‑for‑profit community hospital serving Macon and Middle Georgia communities for over 40 years. The hospital offers a variety of medical, surgical and diagnostic services. 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. Education Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing – 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 – 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 BLS – Basic Life Support – Required Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Addendum 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 within 180 Days – Required #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont