RN - MedSurg, Surgical

RN Med Surg, Surgical Unit, Full Time Days

Join us at Piedmont Eastside as we continue to grow! We currently have 36 Med/Surg (Surgical Dept.) beds that help meet the complex needs of our community.

Its Time to Get Better at Piedmont!

Management of patients having or requiring:

• General post-surgical management
• Bariatric surgery
• Sepsis
• Pneumonia
• COPD management
• Diabetic management
• Osteomyelitis
• Pancreatitis

The Medical/Surgical unit at Piedmont Eastside uses:

• Bedside report handoff at change of shift
• Purposeful Rounding for safety and service
• Quality initiatives such as pain assessment and reassessment, pressure ulcer prevention, infection prevention strategies for central lines and indwelling urinary catheters, etc.
• Unit educator to help address competency, onboarding, and learning needs
• Charge nurse out of staffing or with limited patient load to facilitate daily operations
• EPIC computer system

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

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. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

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

Qualifications:

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