Georgia RN license or multistate (NLC/eNCL) licenseRN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure RequiredCheck your license
Certification
BCLSBCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Certification
ACLSACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
Certification
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (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 of hospital nursing experience1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's degreeBachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience
2 or more years of hospital nursing experience2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred
runs operational issues during the shiftas well as operational issues during his/her shift
Day to day
takes patients when census demandsProvides clinical care as needed when census demands.
Charge
escalates patient, department and staff concerns to leadersCommunicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s).
Charge
resource for staff guidance and assistanceServes 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.
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.
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 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
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
The Atlanta residency formally combines orientation led by dedicated preceptors with blended learning, mentorship and peer/cohort support over 12 months. The length of unit-specific orientation and preceptor-to-resident staffing are not specified.
Neighborhoods+Fayetteville offers a mix of historic residential streets near the Downtown Main Street District and sprawling subdivisions across Fayette County. Healthcare workers and professionals often compare Fayetteville with neighboring Peachtree City, known for its extensive golf cart paths and planned villages, and quiet suburban Tyrone. Those seeking energetic nightlife and walkable urban amenities often consider reverse-commuting from Intown Atlanta neighborhoods like Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, or Midtown.
Fayetteville offers a mix of historic residential streets near the Downtown Main Street District and sprawling subdivisions across Fayette County. Healthcare workers and professionals often compare Fayetteville with neighboring Peachtree City, known for its extensive golf cart paths and planned villages, and quiet suburban Tyrone.
Those seeking energetic nightlife and walkable urban amenities often consider reverse-commuting from Intown Atlanta neighborhoods like Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, or Midtown.
Getting around+Fayetteville sits roughly twenty-four miles south of Atlanta, where car travel is standard and public transit connections are minimal. Residents report an average one-way commute of around thirty-two minutes, with smooth arterial drives along corridors like Highway 85 and West Lanier Avenue. One of the strongest transit advantages cited by locals is the straightforward, stress-free drive north to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Fayetteville sits roughly twenty-four miles south of Atlanta, where car travel is standard and public transit connections are minimal. Residents report an average one-way commute of around thirty-two minutes, with smooth arterial drives along corridors like Highway 85 and West Lanier Avenue.
One of the strongest transit advantages cited by locals is the straightforward, stress-free drive north to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by Starr's Mill Park, a local favorite featuring historic mill architecture, water views, and peaceful fishing spots. Walking, jogging, and nature watching thrive along Ridge Trail and around the reservoir setting of Lake Horton. Broader regional recreation includes paddleboarding and river tubing on nearby waterways, alongside an abundance of shaded neighborhood parks across Fayette County.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by Starr's Mill Park, a local favorite featuring historic mill architecture, water views, and peaceful fishing spots. Walking, jogging, and nature watching thrive along Ridge Trail and around the reservoir setting of Lake Horton.
Broader regional recreation includes paddleboarding and river tubing on nearby waterways, alongside an abundance of shaded neighborhood parks across Fayette County.
Fayetteville offers relocating nurses a peaceful, welcoming home base twenty-four miles south of Atlanta, bridging classic small-town Georgia charm with high-profile film industry development. Anchor institutions like the historic 1825 Old Fayette County Courthouse define the town square, while Trilith Studios adds modern cultural gravity to the local landscape. For hospital clinicians managing demanding shift schedules, Fayetteville provides quiet residential neighborhoods on wooded lots, exceptionally high perceived safety, and an easy drive north to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Outdoor recreation is readily accessible at Starr's Mill Park, Lake Horton, and the Ridge Trail. Commuters should expect car dependency, as public transit is virtually non-existent, and shift workers seeking high-energy nightlife or diverse midnight dining will likely need to commute north toward Atlanta or explore nearby towns like Senoia and Peachtree City. However, for nurses seeking top-tier Fayette County public schools, a strong community spirit, and an escape from urban gridlock, Fayetteville delivers a relaxed, grounded quality of life.
