RN - ICU

RN - ICU, Full Time Days

Piedmont Eastside

Snellville, GA

Sign on Bonus Available up to $5,000

* Previous ICU or high acuity experience HIGHLY preferred

Intensive Care Unit

Piedmont Eastside

Snellville, GA

• 24 bed ICU
• Patient varieties include but not limited to: neurosurgical patients requiring EVD and lumbar drain management, cardiac patients (excluding open-heart) requiring IABP or Impella support, STEMI and post cardiac arrest patients, patients requiring targeted temperature management, as well as patients with multi-organ dysfunction or failure requiring CRRT, in addition to various other conditions requiring intensive care and critical intervention. (Excluding Open-Heart and Trauma)
• Due to the varying acuity of our critical care patient population, there are continuous and ongoing educational opportunities to ensure we are always providing care that is current, evidence based-best practice.
• 24 hour support of Critical Care Providers onsite
• Our highly motivated team is committed to fostering an environment that supports autonomy, respect, teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration and accountability.
• Supported by Unit Secretary, RN's, Charge Nurses, Unit Based Educator and Clinical Manager

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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.

1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's 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.

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

The above information is intended to describe…