RN - MedSurg, Days

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Medical,

Surgical and Stroke overflow Patients

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21

bed, Acute Care with wide ranges of illnesses and injuries with

various complexities

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Collaborate

with Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical / Occupational / Speech and

Respiratory Therapy

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If

you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are a Team Player, we

offer enthusiasm for ongoing Professional

Development

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Supported

by Charge Nurse, PCT’s, Unit Secretary (Day), Unit Based Educator

and Clinical Manager

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.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS :

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1. Performs patient assessments to include collection

of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health

history.

2. Appropriately

evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing

assessments, treatments and patient / family

education.

3. 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.

4. Carries out

plan of care to achieve desired patient

outcomes.

5. 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.

6. Oversees

activities of ancillary and support team

members.

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7. Identifies teaching opportunities

and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational

goals of the patients.

8.

Communications issues / concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical

Manager and / or physician as

appropriate.

9. Documents

patient care and concerns in the patient

record.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

ABILITIES

Leadership

Skills

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Effective Communication

Skills

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Initiative

Independent

Judgment

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Ability to handle stressful

environments

Disclaimer

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

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  Celebrate Diversity – Diversity,

  Inclusion and Equity Paid

  Holiday

  Benefits

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  Choice of Medical / Prescription Drug

  Plans

  • Dental and Vision

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  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

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    Qualifications : Education

    Graduate from a

    nursing program Required

    Bachelor’s 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)

  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) within 180 Days

  Required

  Critical Care : Additional Required

  Certifications : ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new

  to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6

  months of start date) within 180 Days Required

  Dialysis : Additional Required

  Certifications : CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred

  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. within 180 Days Required

  Infusion / Oncology : Additional Required

  Certifications : Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certification – prior to

  independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required

  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) within 180 Days

  Required

  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 Required

  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 dateMother / Baby- NRP by the end of

  orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT

  (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation

  periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days

  Required

  Business Unit : Name : Eastside

  Medical Center LLC