RN - Med Surg, FT, Days at Piedmont Augusta Hospital summary:
The staff nurse in the Med Surg unit is responsible for providing nursing care to patients across all ages, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role emphasizes coordination of patient care activities while adhering to organizational policies and maintaining high standards of nursing practice. Qualified candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with a valid nursing license in Georgia and BLS certification; prior hospital experience is preferred.
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, Med Surg, patient care, nursing, BLS certification, nursing license, healthcare, hospital nursing, patient assessment, nursing procedures
