RN - Ortho/Neuro,MedSurg Job Snellville area,Georgia USA,Nursing

Overview

RN - Ortho/Neuro, Full Time Days

Sign on Bonus Available up to $5,000

Acute Care, Hospital experience highly preferred

Piedmont Eastside
- Snellville, GA

Joint & Spine/ Neuroscience Unit Profile (Med Surg
3)

We are a 17-bed hybrid unit, specializing in acute CVAs and TIAs, along with post-operative care of knee, hip, and spinal surgery patients. In addition, we handle all types of medical/surgical patients.

Standards of practice and advantages:

Bedside report handoff at change of shift
Purposeful Rounding for safety and service
Quality initiatives such as pain assessment and reassessment, pressure ulcer prevention, infection prevention strategies for central lines and indwelling urinary catheters, etc.
Unit educator to help address competency, onboarding, and learning needs
Charge nurse out of staffing or with limited patient load to facilitate daily operations
EPIC electronic health record
Virtual Nurses to help with admissions and discharges
Nurse Extern program
Residency program
CAP (Career Advancement Program)

Responsibilities

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patients physical, psychosocial and health history.

Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.

Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.

Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.

Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.

Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.

Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.

Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Leadership Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Initiative
Independent Judgment
Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits

Total Rewards that work for you:

Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
Total Wellness programs for you and your family
Wellness Coaching App 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Broad Employee Assistance Program services
PTO your way
Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
Employer Paid Military Leave
Opportunity for PTO cash-in
Celebrate Diversity Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
Benefits
Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental and Vision
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
Health Reimbursement Account
Fully paid long term disability
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

Qualifications Education

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

Work Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

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)

Addendum

Cardiac Tele:

Additional Required

Certifications:

ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start…

RN - Ortho​/Neuro, MedSurg

RN - Ortho/Neuro, MedSurg