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CRITICAL CARE STAFF NURSE
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA

Piedmont Hospital ranked as the top acute-care community hospital in metro Atlanta and the metro area's No. 2 hospital overall on the 2011-12 Best Hospitals list by US News and World Report. An emphasis on teamwork, with collaboration among physicians, staff and patients, helps ensure the highest quality of care.

Piedmont Hospital currently offers 70 Critical Care beds comprised of ICU Blue and ICU Green (Med/Surg focus), 5 East ICU and IMCU (Med/Surg focus), ICU Red (Cardiovascular Surgery), and CCU (Medical Cardiology). The average critical care ratio is 1:2, with flexibility due to acuity.

Critical Care nursing at Piedmont is fast paced, technologically superior, and serves one of the highest acuity levels in Atlanta. Our nurses are capable, excellent critical thinkers, and have outstanding communication skills. We thrive in a teamwork driven environment and the ability to work as a team player is mandatory. Nursing at Piedmont requires a dedication and focus on quality, safety, and the optimal patient experience. Nurses at Piedmont are highly respected by their peers and physicians and play a vital role in the multidisciplinary approach to quality patient care.

When asked what they like about their jobs, most of our nurses reply "my peers, the constant learning opportunities, and the challenge of providing care to the critically ill patient." The ideal Piedmont nurse is dedicated to improving not only the lives of their patients, but also strengthening the nursing profession. Piedmont nurses are some of the brightest and most capable in the field. Our nurses strive to excel and often pursue advanced degrees. A majority of the critical care nurses are CCRN certified and a significant portion of our staff nurses will pursue certification in the next year.

Qualifications:

*?Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing with current Georgia license.
*?A minimum of 2 years Critical Care nursing experience.
*?Experienced with Electronic Medication and Charting.
*?CCRN is desired but not required.
*?Expectation to obtain within 1 year of hire (review course is provided).

Piedmont Healthcare offers comprehensive medical plans and wellness options which allow our employees to achieve their health and fitness goals. In addition, we offer best-in-class new mother benefits, financial and retirement planning, paid time off and professional growth and development opportunities.

Please apply online at:
www.piedmontcareers.org
You may also send your resume directly to
lance.anders@piedmont.org&SearchUrl=http%3a%2f%2fhealth-care-jobs.advanceweb.com%2fSearch%2fJobDetail.aspx%3fA%3d1%26SOI%3d338942%26RT%3d1

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