RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights
Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Piedmont- ATHENS, GA Med Surg 2: Pulmonary Dept. Full
time Nights 7pm-7am Sign on Bonus Available $ Specialty
differential Responsibilities: The Pulmonary Unit is growing! The
clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists,
pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care
for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues. In the
state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary 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 Pulmonary nurse is responsible for
maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care
activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality
nursing care. 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.
*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* assigned staff in the
provision of quality nursing care. Qualifications: 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
preferred Bachelor?s degree preferred Advanced certification in
field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience
in Hospital Setting Preferred Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr
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