RN - Emergency Dept, Nights

Overview

Piedmont Waltons Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment serving patients of all ages as a Level III Trauma Center. With 15 treatment rooms and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, our team is committed to providing high-quality, timely care while emphasizing strong prioritization, teamwork, and professionalism. Nurses in our ED enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling through Smart Square, allowing for greater work-life balance.

If you're looking for a dynamic role where every shift makes a difference, our Emergency Department may be the right fit for you.

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. They function within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrate 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.

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

• No experience required;
  New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

• 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/eNCL Multistate License Required
• BCLS – Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Preferred

• 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
• 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
• Dialysis:
  Additional Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) Preferred
• 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. within 180 Days Required
• Infusion/Oncology:
  Additional Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics:
  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
• Surgical Services:
  Additional Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Pre Op/PACU/ENDO/CSU 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
• 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 date Mother/Baby – NRP by the end of orientation period NICU – NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team) – NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery – NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required