RN- Med/Surg, Ortho at Piedmont Columbus Midtown summary: The RN-Med/Surg, Ortho provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across all age groups, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role operates under established policies and demonstrates accountability and professional development while coordinating care activities for optimal patient outcomes. Minimum qualifications include a nursing program graduate, a current nursing license in Georgia, and BLS certification, with preference for candidates possessing hospital experience and advanced specialty 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, Med/Surg, Orthopedic Nursing, Patient Care, Nursing Practice, BLS Certification, Healthcare, Nursing Care, Hospital Nursing, Georgia RN License