RN-Emergency Department at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population from birth through the lifecycle. Utilizing nursing processes, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care while coordinating activities among assigned staff to ensure quality care. This role requires a current nursing license in Georgia, relevant certifications, and ideally, experience in a hospital setting.
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, Emergency Department, patient care, nursing, hospital nursing, healthcare, BLS certification, nursing process, patient assessment, nursing standards