RN - Med Surg, Nights at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Med Surg night shift is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients across all age groups, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role involves maintaining professional standards, coordinating care activities among staff, and ensuring quality nursing practices in alignment with organizational policies. A current RN license in Georgia and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required, with preference given to candidates with nursing 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, Med Surg, Nursing Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, BLS Certification, Nursing Practice, Hospital Setting, Patient Evaluation, Coordination of Care