RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary

Description : Piedmont- ATHENS,

GA

Med Surg 2 : Pulmonary Unit

Full

time Days

7am-7pm

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Bonus Available $

The Pulmonary

Unit is growing! The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with

hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide

top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory

issues.

In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower,

the Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute

care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan,

implement and evaluate the care of patients. He / she functions

within the framework of the policies and procedures of the

organization and demonstrates professional growth and

accountability. The Pulmonary 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.

• 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

nursing

care.

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

Bachelors degree preferred

Advanced

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

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred