About the role
Overview
Limited-Time $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
For a limited 30-day period, September 14 - October 9, we’re offering an incredible opportunity for qualified candidates to join our team and receive a one-time $20,000 sign-on bonus.
If you’ve been considering your next career move, now is the time. Join a team where your experience is valued, your work makes an impact, and you can build a rewarding career.
This special incentive is available to eligible candidates who apply during the promotional period and meet all applicable position and sign-on bonus requirements.
Join Piedmont Healthcare and move your career forward with a team driven by purpose, diversity, and flexibility. Here, you’re valued, supported, and recognized for the impact you make on patient care. Our leaders invest in your growth, and our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs are designed to support you today and help you build for the future.
Total Rewards that work for you:
- Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
- Total Wellness programs for you and your family
Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Broad Employee Assistance Program service
PTO your way
Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
100% paid Maternity Leave
(requires return to work)
Employer Paid Military Leave
Opportunity for PTO cash-in
Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
Benefits
Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental and Vision
Adoption Assistance
Fertility, family building, menopause and midlife care for your family
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Tuition reimbursement for nursing programs
Committed to a stronger Georgia
Piedmont’s Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. 85% of our population has access to care through Piedmont. With 28 hospitals and 2,170+ physician practice and other Piedmont health care locations, we are dedicated to bringing holistic, patient-centric care to the wonderfully diverse communities we live in, and to patients from neighboring states. Wherever you want to practice your passion — big cities, suburban areas, college towns, quaint rural areas — we’re here for you.
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.
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
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 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
Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Augusta Hospital