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:Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:
The RN-Cardiac Surgery Stepdown is a staff nurse responsible for delivering nursing care to patients across their lifespan, using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. This role requires coordination of patient care activities and the maintenance of high standards of practice within the organization's policies. New graduates from nursing programs are eligible, providing an opportunity for professional growth in a hospital setting.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Nursing Process, BLS Certification, Patient Assessment, Hospital Setting, Professional Growth
