RN - Nurse Residency Unit Preceptor, Nights
Athens, Georgia
Posted Sep 11 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license 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.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- 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. Check your license
- Certification
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
- Certification
- ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days RequiredAfter hire · within 6 months
- Certification
- 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 RequiredAfter hire · within 6 months
- Certification
- 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 RequiredAfter hire · within 6 months
- Certification
- 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 RequiredAfter hire · within 6 months
- Certification
- Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
- Education
- No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
- Also asks
- Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
- Also asks
- Required and
- Also asks
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
- Also asks
- Critical Care:Additional Required
- Also asks
- Dialysis:Additional Required
- Also asks
- Emergency Department:Additional Required
- Also asks
- Infusion/Oncology:Additional Required
- Also asks
- 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
- Also asks
- Surgical Services:Additional Required
- Also asks
- Women's Services:Additional Required
Preferred
- Certification
- CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
- Experience
- Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
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Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
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Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
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Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 6-month orientation
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Overview
Athens, ga
Med Surg 6: Nurse Residency Preceptor RN
Part time Nights 7am-7pm
Sign-on Bonus Available $
The 20-bed Nurse Residency Unit (NRU) serves 7 med/surg units by onboarding three cohorts of new graduate nurses each year. New graduate nurses complete the first part of their orientation on this dedicated unit with experienced preceptors, which provides new nurses with a solid clinical foundation prior to moving to their assigned home unit. The Nurse Residency Unit creates a safe learning environment to assist in developing competent, highly-skilled nurses. Our dedicated preceptors, leadership team and Nurse Residency Coordinator provide unparalleled support to nurse residents during orientation and transition to practice.
In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the NRU nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The NRU nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
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)
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
Business Unit: Company Name
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital