RN - MedSurg at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary: The RN - MedSurg provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across their lifespan, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The nurse adheres to organizational policies and ensures quality care by coordinating patient care activities among staff. This position requires a Georgia RN license and BLS certification, with preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree and previous hospital experience. 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, patient care, nursing process, healthcare, BLS certification, Georgia RN license, hospital nursing, nursing assessment, clinical coordination