RN - MedSurg, General, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Snellville, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Surg 4 Unit at Piedmont Eastside serves a general adult patient population and handles stroke overflow. This 21-bed acute care unit manages a wide range of illnesses and injuries with various complexities. The role involves collaboration with Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical/Occupational/Speech and Respiratory Therapy. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are team players, and are interested in ongoing professional development. The unit is supported by a Charge Nurse, PCT's, Unit Secretary (Day), Unit Based Educator, and Clinical Manager.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing program Required
No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Required
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
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
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
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
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
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
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

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s 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.