Job Description

RN - MedSurg, Post Surgical, PT, Nights at Piedmont Augusta Hospital summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in MedSurg and Post Surgical units is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients across their lifecycle. Utilizing nursing processes, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care while coordinating activities of assigned staff. The role requires a current nursing license, with a preference for candidates holding a bachelor's degree or advanced certification in their specialty.

Description:
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.

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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, MedSurg, Post Surgical, patient care, nursing process, Georgia nursing license, BLS certification, hospital nursing, nursing profession, healthcare

Job Tags

Relief, Night shift,

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