When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch, especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

 

Now offering a special Sign-On Bonus for qualified Registered Nurses in eligible night shift Emergency Department, Med Surg, and ICU positions.

Imagine building your nursing career in the heart of North Georgia's beautiful mountain region, where breathtaking scenery, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere create an exceptional quality of life. Here, you'll experience the perfect balance of professional growth and community connection while serving the friends, families, and neighbors who rely on us every day.

At Piedmont, you'll become part of a close-knit team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the local community. Our nurses enjoy meaningful relationships with patients, collaborative partnerships with colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the region we proudly serve.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, career development opportunities, and a team committed to your success, you'll have everything you need to thrive today and build a rewarding future.

 

Why Join Piedmont?

• Special Sign-On Bonus available for eligible night shift ED, Med Surg, and ICU nurses
• Opportunity to serve and make a meaningful difference in your local community
• Beautiful North Georgia mountain setting with access to outdoor recreation and an exceptional quality of life
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities

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.

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Critical Care:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Dialysis:Additional Required Certifications:CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
• Emergency Department:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required
• Infusion/Oncology:Additional Required Certifications:Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics:Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction.Additional Required Certifications:PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Surgical Services:Additional Required Certifications:PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU – ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)OR – BLS required only within 180 Days Required
• Women’s Services:Additional Required Certifications:Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

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