RN - MedSurg, Neuro, Days

Piedmont-Athens,

GA

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Med Surg 7 : Neuroscience

Dept.

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Full time dayshift

7am-7pm

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Sign on Bonus

available $

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MS Specialty

differential $

Responsibilities :

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Piedmont Athens Regional, a primary Stroke center, is

home to a DNV Stroke Certified Neuro Science floor. It is a 30-bed

acute care facility that specializes in Stroke, Spinal injuries,

head injuries, and pre and post-op surgical needs. The nursing

staff are NIHSS-assessment certified and attend the Georgia stroke

class curriculum.

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This is a fast-paced, inpatient unit that cares for

patients along the continuum of their recovery. Our team of staff

on the Neuro floor is supported by a Stroke Coordinator, PT / OT,

Respiratory Therapy, Physicians, Case Management, Social Work,

Secretary, Phlebotomy, lift team, IV team, STAT team, and

Pharmacy.  Our comprehensive orientation period pairs both

experienced and new staff with a qualified preceptor that helps

with goal-setting and training to ensure your success as part of

the Neuro Team.

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• The Neurology unit provides nursing care to

  patients 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.

  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.

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• Patient ratios are

determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of

patient needs.

Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for

lower or higher ratios

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 preferred

Bachelor?s degree preferred

Advanced

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

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr