RN - PCU at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary:
The staff nurse in the PCU is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout their lifecycle, utilizing nursing processes for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role requires adherence to organizational policies, maintaining standards of practice, and coordinating care among nursing staff. Applicants must hold a current RN license in Georgia, with an emphasis on professional growth and potentially advanced certifications in their specialty area.
Description:
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: Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, PCU, nursing care, patient care, healthcare, nursing process, Georgia RN license, hospital nursing, clinical nurse, patient assessment