RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary Job at Piedmont Healthcare, Athens, GA

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Athens, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:\n

Sign-on Bonus Available $

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ATHENS, GA

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Med Surg 2: Pulmonary

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Full time Days 7am-7pm

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The Pulmonary Unit is an expanding department with growth opportunities. The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues.

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The Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Pulmonary nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

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*Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios*

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Responsibilities:\n

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: Education \n

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  • Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
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  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
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Work Experience\n
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  • No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
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  • Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
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  • 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
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Licenses and Certifications\n
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  • RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
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  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
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  • Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
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Addendum\n
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  • Cardiac Tele:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
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  • Critical Care:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
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  • Dialysis:Additional Required Certifications:CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
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  • Emergency Department:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.TNCC and ENPC Certifications - required at the following hospitals: Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Main Campus, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Walton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certification within 1 year of start date) within 180 Days Required
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  • Infusion/Oncology:Additional Required Certifications:Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
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  • Pediatrics:Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction.Additional Required Certifications:PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
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  • Surgical Services:Additional Required Certifications:PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU - ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)OR - BLS required only within 180 Days Required
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  • Women's Services:Additional Required Certifications:Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required
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Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital \n

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Relief, Relocation package

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