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 is required Bachelor’s degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty| if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

ADDENDUM
All Nursing Disciplines • Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation • Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses| problems| and issues • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected| measurable outcomes • Implements the identified plan of care • Coordinates care delivery • Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment • Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes • Practices ethically • Practices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principles • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice • Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice • Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession • Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking • Integrates evidence and research findings into practice • Contributes to quality nursing practice • Evaluates one’s own and others’ nursing practice • Utilizes appropriate resources to plan| provide| and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe| effective| and fiscally responsible • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) 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. Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration 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) 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 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 date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period For additional competency requirements specific to each nursing unit| refer to the skills outlined in the Passport that includes both initial and annual assessment information