1968 Peachtree Road, N.W. • Atlanta, GA 30309 • 404-605-3356

Staff Nurse (Emergency Dept)

Job Description

 Job Title: Staff Nurse (Emergency Dept)
 Company Name: Piedmont Hospital
 Employment Type: Full Time
 Location: ATLANTA, GA, United States
 Department: EMERGENCY DEPT
 Salary: Highly Competitive
 Shift/Hours: 7p-7a
 Shift Details: possibility of some weekends
 Hours/Pay Period: 72
 Degree Required: None Specified
 Job ID: 6231-P2127-06677
 Date Posted: Oct 30, 2009
 Years Experience: unspecified
 Job Category: Nurses
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  Complete Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

RN Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in state of Georgia.  BSN preferred.  Current in BCLS  (AHA)- must obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire. Previous ED experience.  CEN, TNCC, ENPC preferred.

Direct and/or indirect total, holistic clinical nursing care of adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.  Directs and guides personnel assigned, including clinical partners, support partners and clerical partners.  Delivers age appropriate education, care and support to all age groups that are provided services on the assigned unit.  Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning care that takes into consideration the patient's conditions and complications, as well as the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on the family.  Administers medication in a safe and timely manner.  Assesses the patient continuously, in collaboration with the primary care provider, patient care management and other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care. 

 Additional Information

Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.