RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights, Sign-on BonusAvailable

Description : Piedmont- ATHENS,

GA

Med Surg 2 : Pulmonary

Dept.

Full time

Nights 7pm-7am

Sign

on Bonus Available $

The

Pulmonary Unit is growing! 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.

In the

state-of-the-art new Main Tower, 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.

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.

• 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

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