RN - MedSurg, Nephrology
Athens, Georgia
You'll care for patients who need hemodialysis or specialized urology care on the Nephrology/Urology unit.
- Shift and hours
- Days, 7am-7pm Full-time Days 7am-7pm
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg 4, Nephrology-Urology Unit who require Hemodialysis and/or specialized urological carehemodialysis and specialized urology patients
- License
- RN license Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license
- Term
- Per Diem Full-time Days 7am-7pmFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
- License
- Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license Check your license
- Certification
- BCLS (Basic Life Support) BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
- Education
- Graduate of a recognized, accredited school of nursing Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
- Experience
- Nursing experience in a hospital setting Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
The role and schedule
- Cross-training
- trained in peritoneal dialysis All nurses hired to our unit will become trained in Peritoneal Dialysis, the only hospital in Athens to provide this service.
- Hours stated
- Full-time Days 7am-7pm
- Details
- Based at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Piedmont HealthCare’s careers page.
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Overview
Athens, ga
Sign-on Bonus Available $ Med Surg 4: Nephrology-Urology Unit Full-time Days 7am-7pm The Nephrology/Urology Unit provides exceptional care for our fellow community members who require Hemodialysis and/or specialized urological care. All nurses hired to our unit will become trained in Peritoneal Dialysis, the only hospital in Athens to provide this service. Our Nurses work closely with our interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care.
The Nephrology/Urology Unit is comprised of multiple skill levels with the support of experienced charge nurses and an energetic clinical manager. It is important to have a unit council with all disciplines to assist in making unit based decisions to give the best patient care possible. If you are looking for a work family that prides themselves on teamwork, this is your unit.
Responsibilities 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.
Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios Qualifications 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) Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
What's around it?
Athens, GA
Living costs about 7% below the US average