RN - Emergency Dept, WEO, Nights

Overview

Piedmont Waltons Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment serving patients of all ages as a Level III Trauma Center. With 15 treatment rooms and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, our team is committed to providing high-quality, timely care while emphasizing strong prioritization, teamwork, and professionalism. Nurses in our ED enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling through Smart Square, allowing for greater work-life balance. If you're looking for a dynamic role where every shift makes a difference, our Emergency Department may be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients
• Functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability
• Responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care

Qualifications

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

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

Additional Certifications by Unit

• Emergency Department: 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. (Required within 180 Days)
• Cardiac Tele: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) (Required within 180 Days)
• Critical Care: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) (Required within 180 Days)
• Dialysis: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred (Preferred)
• Infusion/Oncology: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Required Upon Hire)
• Pediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date). PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) (Required within 180 Days)
• Surgical Services: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date). OR BLS required only (Required within 180 Days)
• Womens Services: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date. Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period. NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period. NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period. Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period (Required within 180 Days)