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RN - ICU, PRN, Nights

Piedmont, Conyers, GA, United States


Responsibilities
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

Education : Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience : No experience required; new graduates of a nursing program eligible. Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred. 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions preferred

Licenses and Certifications : 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. BCLS - Basic Life Support Required. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum : Cardiac Tele — ACLS Certification (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required; Critical Care — ACLS Certification (same timeline); Dialysis — CDN preferred; Emergency Department — ACLS and PALS Certification; Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will have 6 months to obtain PALS; Infusion/Oncology — Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration; Pediatrics — PALS certification required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months); PEARS or PALS required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months); Surgical Services — ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients or BLS required within 180 Days; Womens Services — multiple certifications listed with timelines (examples include ACLS, NRP, AWHONN program) within specified periods

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

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