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. IND123 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 RN - Cardiac/Tele, Nights at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital summary: The RN - Cardiac/Tele is responsible for providing nursing care to patients across their lifespan, utilizing nursing processes to assess and implement care. This role involves maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities among assigned staff within the healthcare organization. To qualify, candidates must be graduates of a nursing program with a current Registered Nurse license in Georgia and BLS certification, with preference given to those with prior hospital experience. Keywords: Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care, Telemetry, Nursing, Patient Care, BLS Certification, Healthcare, Nurse Roles, Hospital Nursing, Lifelong Nursing