RN - MedSurg, Neuro, Days, Sign-on Bonus Available

Company: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

RN - MedSurg, Neuro, Days, Sign-on Bonus Available at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital summary:
As a Registered Nurse in the MedSurg Neuro department, I provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a focus on stroke, spinal, and head injuries. Working in a fast-paced inpatient unit, I assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while coordinating activities among a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. I am responsible for maintaining high standards of practice while supporting both new and experienced staff through comprehensive training and professional growth.
Description:
Piedmont Athens

Med Surg 7: Neuro Dept

Full time days 7am-7am

Sign on Bonus available $$

Specialty differential

Piedmont Athens Regional, a primary Stroke center, is home to a DNV Stroke Certified Neuro Science floor. It is a 30-bed acute care facility that specializes in Stroke, Spinal injuries, head injuries, and pre and post-op surgical needs. The nursing staff are NIHSS-assessment certified and attend the Georgia stroke class curriculum.

This is a fast-paced, inpatient unit that cares for patients along the continuum of their recovery. Our team of staff on the Neuro floor is supported by a Stroke Coordinator, PT/OT, Respiratory Therapy, Physicians, Case Management, Social Work, Secretary, Phlebotomy, lift team, IV team, STAT team, and Pharmacy. Our comprehensive orientation period pairs both experienced and new staff with a qualified preceptor that helps with goal-setting and training to ensure your success as part of the Neuro Team.

The Neurology unit provides nursing care to patients 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.

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.

Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios

Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Keywords:
Registered Nurse, MedSurg, Neuro, Stroke Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing Staff, Acute Care, BLS Certification, Professional Growth

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