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Form of workPiedmont Rockdale Hospital
Medical Surgical Unit
Interested in working for a smaller hospital with a family feel? Come join our illustrious, diverse team that exemplifies teamwork and champions patient centered care. We know you have a busy life and here at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital we will work closely with you to get the best schedule to fit your needs. We are looking for competent and caring staff to join our winning team.
Our Purpose: To make a positive difference in every life we touch
Our Vision: We are transforming health care, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first
Our Values: champion patient centered care, exemplify teamwork and connections, be an owner, and embrace the future
All Medical Surgical Units at Piedmont Rockdale share the following;
Bedside shift report during nurse and pct handoff 6:45a/p
Hourly, purposeful rounding using A.I.D.E.T
Compliance with our quality initiatives
Multidisciplinary rounding and care coordination rounding
Nurse patient ratios of 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
Charge nurse with limited patient load to facilitate daily operations
No call requirements
Self - scheduling through Smart Square
Medical Surgical 1 (MS1): 32 beds
Patient population consist of chest pain, CHF, patients requiring hemodialysis, and general medical patients. Nursing competency includes BLS, and standard medical surgical nursing care.
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.
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
