RN - MedSurg, Surg/Onc, Days, Sign-on bonus up to $5K at Piedmont Macon Medical Center summary: The staff nurse provides comprehensive nursing care for patients across their lifespan, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role requires adherence to organizational policies and standards, along with coordination of patient care activities to ensure high-quality care. Qualifications include a nursing degree, a current RN license in Georgia, and BLS certification, with preference given to candidates 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 is required Bachelors degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred Keywords: Registered Nurse, MedSurg, Surg/Onc, patient care, nursing process, healthcare, nursing degree, BLS certification, hospital experience, staff nurse