RN - Ortho/Neuro, MedSurg, Days

About the Role

We are a 17-bed hybrid unit at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA, specializing in acute CVA's and TIA's, along with post-operative care of knee, hip, and spinal surgery patients. In addition, we handle all types of medical/surgical patients.

• Bedside report handoff at change of shift
• Purposeful Rounding for safety and service
• Quality initiatives such as pain assessment and reassessment, pressure ulcer prevention, infection prevention strategies for central lines and indwelling urinary catheters
• Unit educator to help address competency, onboarding, and learning needs
• Charge nurse out of staffing or with limited patient load to facilitate daily operations
• EPIC electronic health record
• Virtual Nurses to help with admissions and discharges
• Nurse Extern program
• Residency program
• CAP (Career Advancement Program)

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. Functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability.

• Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, and health history.
• Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments, and patient/family education.
• 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.
• Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
• Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, and/or physician as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Ability to handle stressful environments

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 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
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Additional certifications may be required based on specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification). New nurses or those new to a specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of the start date.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible PTO options:
  • Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
  • 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
  • Employer Paid Military Leave
  • Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive 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

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