ACLS for Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and DeliveryACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
Certification
PALS for Emergency DepartmentPALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
Certification
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification before independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology)Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required
Certification
PEARS at Piedmont Athens HospitalPEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
Certification
PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services)PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
Certification
ACLS and PALS for Emergency DepartmentACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
Certification
ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services)ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
Certification
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 12 months of start (Labor and Delivery)After hire · within 12 months of start dateAWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) within 1 Year Required
Education
graduate of a recognized, accredited school of nursingGraduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
Experience
1 year nursing experience in a hospital setting1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's degreeBachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience
2 or more years nursing experience in a hospital setting2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred
coordinates care delivery and operational issues during shiftCoordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift.
Day to day
provides clinical care as census demandsProvides clinical care as needed when census demands.
Day to day
communicates patient care, departmental and staff issues to leadersCommunicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s).
Day to day
serves as resource for guidance and assistance to staffServes as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Work Experience
1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required
NRP by the end of orientation period (Women's Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery) Required
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) within 1 Year Required
PEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 Days
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, measureable 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. within 180 Days Required
Cardiac TeleAdditional 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 CareAdditional 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
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 30 days to obtain the PALS certification. - TNCC Certifications - required at the following hospitals: Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Walton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certification within 1 year of start date) - ENPC Certifications - required at the following hospitals: Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Piedmont Newton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certification within 1 year of start date) 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) - PEARS Certification (required at Piedmont Athens Hospital) within 180 Days Required
Surgical Services: Additional Required
Certifications
PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU - 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) 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 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 within 180 Days Required
Neighborhoods+Newnan offers distinct enclaves ranging from the historic core to expansive master-planned developments. Summergrove, Avery Park, White Oak, Heritage Ridge, and Arbor Springs are popular suburban and golf-oriented communities known for neighborhood amenities and safety. Historic Downtown Newnan attracts those seeking walkable access to local dining and nineteenth-century Victorian architecture, while nearby communities like Senoia appeal to those seeking small-town living with boutique charm.
Newnan offers distinct enclaves ranging from the historic core to expansive master-planned developments. Summergrove, Avery Park, White Oak, Heritage Ridge, and Arbor Springs are popular suburban and golf-oriented communities known for neighborhood amenities and safety.
Historic Downtown Newnan attracts those seeking walkable access to local dining and nineteenth-century Victorian architecture, while nearby communities like Senoia appeal to those seeking small-town living with boutique charm.
Getting around+Most local commuting centers around Interstate 85, which directly serves Piedmont Newnan Hospital located right off the highway. Commutes within Newnan generally take around 20 to 30 minutes, supported by a network of rural and secondary back roads that allow drivers to bypass peak rush-hour congestion on the main retail corridors. Coweta County lacks MARTA transit service, requiring personal vehicles for daily hospital shifts. Commutes heading 40 miles north into downtown Atlanta typically run 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Most local commuting centers around Interstate 85, which directly serves Piedmont Newnan Hospital located right off the highway. Commutes within Newnan generally take around 20 to 30 minutes, supported by a network of rural and secondary back roads that allow drivers to bypass peak rush-hour congestion on the main retail corridors.
Coweta County lacks MARTA transit service, requiring personal vehicles for daily hospital shifts. Commutes heading 40 miles north into downtown Atlanta typically run 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the LINC Trail, a multi-use paved path system weaving through the city for walking, running, and cycling. Within town, CJ Smith Park, Greenville Street Park, and West Park provide green space, playgrounds, and community gathering points, along with a 30,000-square-foot municipal skate park. Roughly 30 minutes away, Chattahoochee Bend State Park offers extensive hiking, boating, fishing, and camping along five miles of river frontage.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the LINC Trail, a multi-use paved path system weaving through the city for walking, running, and cycling. Within town, CJ Smith Park, Greenville Street Park, and West Park provide green space, playgrounds, and community gathering points, along with a 30,000-square-foot municipal skate park.
Roughly 30 minutes away, Chattahoochee Bend State Park offers extensive hiking, boating, fishing, and camping along five miles of river frontage.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Newnan
Known as 'The City of Homes,' Newnan combines deep architectural history with southwest metro Atlanta convenience. Spared during the Civil War, its historic core features six National Register historic districts wrapped around a 1904 courthouse square where healthcare workers can unwind at local spots like Meat N Greet or Garlic Thai. For nurses taking positions at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, the location right along Interstate 85 makes for exceptionally smooth, five-to-fifteen-minute commutes from master-planned neighborhoods like Summergrove, White Oak, and Avery Park.
Outdoor time is built into daily life via the paved LINC Trail network, neighborhood green spaces like Greenville Street Park, and water excursions 30 minutes away at Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits roughly 30 miles north, offering straightforward travel access. Tradeoffs are tied to rapid suburban growth: Coweta County has no public transit, driving is mandatory, and rush-hour bottlenecks can form near retail centers like Ashley Park. For nurses wanting suburban space, strong Coweta County schools, and a tight-knit community without paying core-city housing premiums, Newnan delivers a balanced lifestyle.
