RN - Emergency Department, Days

Sign on Bonus

Sign on bonus of up to $5,000 available.

Overview

Piedmont Macon North is a 103-bed not‑for‑profit community hospital serving Macon and Middle Georgia communities for over 40 years. The hospital offers a variety of medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

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.

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
• BLS – Basic Life Support – Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

• 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