RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary
Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: ATHENS, GA Pulmonary Dept. Full time Days 7am-7pm
Sign-on Bonus Available $ The expanding 15-bed Pulmonary Unit and
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. 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. Responsibilities: 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
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: 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 Regional Hospital
Keywords: Piedmont Healthcare, Alpharetta , RN - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Healthcare , Athens, Georgia
