Nurse Extern Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

RN - Endoscopy, Full Time Days, Sign on Bonus Available

*Highly prefer Procedural experience

Schedule is: Monday-Friday 6:30a-3p, with call 

Piedmont Eastside, Surgical Services:

Sophisticated and advanced outpatient and inpatient surgical services, including robotic surgery and endovascular hybrid suite.

·       Outpatient and Inpatient Surgery

·       Comprehensive Endoscopy Services

·       High volume Endovascular Surgery, including TCAR and EVAR”.

·       Three Intuitive Da Vinci Robots for Surgery

·        Mako Robotic Surgery for Total Knee replacements

·       State of the Art Laparoscopic Surgery with Stryker SPY-PHU 4K Fluorescence capability

·       Advanced Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery with Stealth Technology

·       Advanced and Robotic Urology Surgery

·       High volume Orthopaedics including Total Joint Replacements

·       Operating Room Extern Program – Periop 101

·       ICU level PACU Services

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history.

2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.

3. Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.

4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.

5. Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.

6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.

7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.

8. Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.

9. Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Experience the advantages of real career change 

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You’ll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

Total Rewards that work for you:

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services

  PTO your way

• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

      Benefits

• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
•  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

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 is required 
Bachelors degree preferred 
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) 
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

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