RN - MedSurg, Ortho, Nights

Overview:

Piedmont- ATHENS, GA Med Surg 5: Orthopedics Dept. Full time Nights 7p-7am Sign on Bonus Available $ Med Surg Specialty Differential Responsibilities:

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. *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* 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 Bachelor?s degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr