RN - MedSurg, Nights

Overview:

RN - Med Surg, Nights

Sign-on Bonus Available up to $10K

Med Surg 1 Unit Description Piedmont Eastside

Serving General Adult Patient Population
- Heart Failure, blood clots, DKA (diabetic keto acidosis), Elctrolight imbalance, Covid, flu, phenomnia, Sepsis patients, some Surgical overflow

23 bed, Acute Care with wide ranges of illnesses and injuries with various complexities

Collaborate with Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical/Occupational/Speech and Respiratory Therapy

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are a Team Player, we offer enthusiasm for ongoing Professional Development

Supported by Charge Nurse, PCTs, Unit Secretary (Day), Unit Based Educator and Clinical Manager

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:

• 1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patients physical, psychosocial and health history.
• 2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• 7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
• 8. Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
• 9. 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.

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 and
• BCLS
  - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

• 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

Eastside Medical Center