RN - MedSurg, Ortho at Piedmont Fayette Hospital summary: The RN - MedSurg, Ortho at Piedmont Fayette Hospital delivers comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population, focusing on quality and accountability in patient management. This role involves the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care while adhering to organizational policies and maintaining high professional standards. New graduates with a valid nursing license and BLS certification are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those with prior hospital experience. RN - MedSurg, Ortho at Piedmont Fayette Hospital summary: The RN - MedSurg, Ortho provides comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, ensuring quality and accountability in patient management. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care while adhering to organizational policies and maintaining professional standards. New graduates are welcome, provided they hold a valid nursing license and BLS certification, with preference for those with 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, Orthopedic Nursing, Patient Care, Nursing, BLS Certification, Healthcare, Nursing Standards, Hospital Nursing, Nursing Education Keywords: Registered Nurse, MedSurg, Orthopedic Nursing, Patient Care, Nursing, BLS Certification, Healthcare, Nursing Standards, Hospital Nursing, Nursing Education