RN - PCU at Piedmont Augusta Hospital summary:
The RN - PCU provides comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, engaging in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The nurse adheres to organizational policies and standards of practice while coordinating care activities among assigned staff. The role requires a current RN license in Georgia and BLS certification, with preference given to candidates with hospital experience and advanced certifications.
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, nursing care, patient care, healthcare, BLS certification, hospital nursing, patient assessment, nursing licensure, PCU, nursing practice