RN-Med/Surg, Ortho, PRN, Northside at Piedmont Columbus Northside summary: The RN-Med/Surg, Ortho, PRN position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifespan, utilizing established nursing processes. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while adhering to organizational policies and maintaining high standards of practice. This role may require a Georgia nursing license, BLS certification, and is open to new graduates with a preference for those with hospital experience and advanced specialty certification. 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, hospital care, patient assessment, nursing process, nursing standards, patient care coordination, Georgia RN license, BLS certification, orthopedic nursing