RN - MedSurg, Days, Sign-on Bonus Available - Piedmont Eastside Medical Center : Job Details

Description:FT Days Snellville SOB up to $5,000Joint & Spine/ Neuroscience Unit Profile (Med Surg 3)We are a 17-bed hybrid unit, specializing in acute CVAs and TIAs, along with post-operative care of knee, hip, and spinal surgery patients. In addition, we handle all types of medical/ surgical patients.Standards of practice and advantages:Bedside report handoff at change of shiftPurposeful Rounding for safety and serviceQuality initiatives such as pain assessment and reassessment, pressure ulcer prevention, infection prevention strategies for central lines and indwelling urinary catheters, etc.Unit educator to help address competency, onboarding, and learning needsCharge nurse out of staffing or with limited patient load to facilitate daily operationsEPIC electronic health recordVirtual Nurses to help with admissions and dischargesNurse Extern programResidency programCAP (Career Advancement Program)Patient/Nurse ratio 1:4 for Neuro patients, 1:5 for medical patients, if fully staffedPatient/Tech ratio 1:8/9 if fully staffed, 1:12 if not fully staffedRESPONSIBLE 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.IND123#LI-POSTQualifications: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:For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required Bachelors degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred