RN - Ortho/Neuro MedSurg, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Snellville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Joint & Spine/ Neuroscience Unit (Med Surg 3) at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA is a 17-bed hybrid unit specializing in acute CVA’s and TIA’s, along with post-operative care of knee, hip, and spinal surgery patients. The unit also handles all types of medical/surgical patients. 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. They function within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrate professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. Piedmont offers a positive, collaborative environment, state-of-the-art technology, and opportunities for professional growth, including participation in clinical research.

Requirements

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible 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

Acute Care, Hospital experience highly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

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.