Registered Nurse, FT, Med Surg ICU, Atlanta
Description:
We are a 38 bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Staffed with Critical Care Intensivists/APPs 24/7.
Also included our staff mix are nurses, respiratory therapists, and patient care technicians.
We are nationally ranked for caring some of the highest acuity patients.
Our nursing staff takes pride in knowing that they function at the top of their scope of practice! Some of our patient populations include:
Complex Respiratory Failure patients requiring advanced ventilatory supportPatients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) requiring prone therapyPulmonary Hypertension requiring prostacyclin therapyAbdominal Organ Transplantation- (Liver, kidneys, & pancreas)Targeted Temperature Management (hypothermia protocol) for post cardiac arrest patientsCRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)Sepsis and multisystem organ failureDIEP flap breast reconstructionAdvanced Invasive & NonInvasive Hemodynamic MonitoringEKOS Ultrasound Accelerated ThrombolysisRESPONSIBLE 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing programMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligibleMINIMUM 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:
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
Essential Functions:
1.
Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patients 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Leadership SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInitiativeIndependent JudgmentAbility to handle stressful environmentsDisclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
ADDENDUM ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALTY AREAS:
All Nursing Disciplines Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumers health or the situationAnalyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issuesIdentifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situationDevelops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomesImplements the identified plan of careCoordinates care deliveryEmploys strategies to promote health and a safe environmentEvaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomesPractices ethicallyPractices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principlesCommunicates effectively in all areas of practiceCollaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practiceLeads within the professional practice setting and the professionSeeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinkingIntegrates evidence and research findings into practiceContributes to quality nursing practiceEvaluates ones own and others nursing practiceUtilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsiblePractices in an environmentally safe and healthy mannerCardiac Tele:
Additional Required Certifications:
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Critical Care:
Additional Required Certifications:
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Dialysis:
Additional Required Certifications:
CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferredEmergency 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.
TNCC and ENPC Certifications required at the following hospitals; Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Columbus Main Campus, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Walton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 1 year of start date)Infusion/Oncology:
Additional Required Certifications:
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administrationPediatrics:
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.
Additional Required Certifications:
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)Surgical Services:
Additional Required Certifications:
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)Womens Services:
Additional Required Certifications:
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 dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period Recommended Skills Assessments Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Health Care Apply to this job.
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We are a 38 bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Staffed with Critical Care Intensivists/APPs 24/7.
Also included our staff mix are nurses, respiratory therapists, and patient care technicians.
We are nationally ranked for caring some of the highest acuity patients.
Our nursing staff takes pride in knowing that they function at the top of their scope of practice! Some of our patient populations include:
Complex Respiratory Failure patients requiring advanced ventilatory supportPatients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) requiring prone therapyPulmonary Hypertension requiring prostacyclin therapyAbdominal Organ Transplantation- (Liver, kidneys, & pancreas)Targeted Temperature Management (hypothermia protocol) for post cardiac arrest patientsCRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)Sepsis and multisystem organ failureDIEP flap breast reconstructionAdvanced Invasive & NonInvasive Hemodynamic MonitoringEKOS Ultrasound Accelerated ThrombolysisRESPONSIBLE 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing programMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligibleMINIMUM 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:
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
Essential Functions:
1.
Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patients 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Leadership SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInitiativeIndependent JudgmentAbility to handle stressful environmentsDisclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
ADDENDUM ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALTY AREAS:
All Nursing Disciplines Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumers health or the situationAnalyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issuesIdentifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situationDevelops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomesImplements the identified plan of careCoordinates care deliveryEmploys strategies to promote health and a safe environmentEvaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomesPractices ethicallyPractices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principlesCommunicates effectively in all areas of practiceCollaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practiceLeads within the professional practice setting and the professionSeeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinkingIntegrates evidence and research findings into practiceContributes to quality nursing practiceEvaluates ones own and others nursing practiceUtilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsiblePractices in an environmentally safe and healthy mannerCardiac Tele:
Additional Required Certifications:
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Critical Care:
Additional Required Certifications:
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Dialysis:
Additional Required Certifications:
CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferredEmergency 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.
TNCC and ENPC Certifications required at the following hospitals; Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Columbus Main Campus, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Walton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 1 year of start date)Infusion/Oncology:
Additional Required Certifications:
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administrationPediatrics:
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.
Additional Required Certifications:
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)Surgical Services:
Additional Required Certifications:
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)Womens Services:
Additional Required Certifications:
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 dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period Recommended Skills Assessments Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Health Care Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.
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