Description:
The Piedmont Rockdale Emergency Department is a 34-bed unit that provides care to patients presenting with a wide range of problems, from life-threatening conditions to minor injuries or illnesses. As the only hospital located within Rockdale County, the Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Emergency Department serves 55,000 patients each year and is committed to providing high quality and compassionate care close to home. Piedmont Rockdale is proud to improve access to services & enhance the health of the community by maintaining its accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center. With a patient-centered mission, low nurse patient ratio & team-oriented approach, Piedmont Rockdale offers a great opportunity for your emergency career to grow.
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.
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
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About the Company:
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital