Charge Nurse - Admit/Discharge Center

Piedmont HealthCare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Georgia seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse. This role involves coordinating quality nursing care, providing clinical support, and communicating with the team during shifts. Candidates must possess a valid nursing license in Georgia and a BLS certification, with a preference for those holding additional advanced certifications. Opportunity exists for growth and specialization in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Required: Current License in Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• Required: BLS certification.
• Preferred: Advanced certification in field of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality nursing care for patients.
• Provide clinical care as census demands.
• Communicate patient care and departmental issues.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Clinical care

Communication

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a nursing program Required
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
• Two (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required
• BLS certification Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Required
• ACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
• PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required
• NRP by the end of orientation period (Women's Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery) Required
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) Required
• PEARS Certification (at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
• PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
• ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
• ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
• Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification Required