Charge Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry 1

Confidential; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse to coordinate high-quality care from birth through the lifecycle. You will provide clinical support as census demands, communicate effectively with the team, and escalate issues to the appropriate leaders.

Applicants must hold a Georgia RN license, current BCLS, and required ACLS/PALS certifications. An orientation period is provided with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in Georgia (and multi-state) required or eligible
• BCLS required
• ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification prior to independent chemo administration
• NRP by end of orientation period
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months
• PEARS certification at Piedmont Augusta Hospital
• PALS if unit cares for pediatric patients
• ACLS; PALS for Surgical Services as applicable
• 1 year nursing experience in a hospital setting required; 2+ years preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Provides clinical care as needed when census demands.
• Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to leadership.

Education

RN license in Georgia (and multi-state)

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available

Experience the advantages of real career change

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.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you‘re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you‘ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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 from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor‘s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
• 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) within 1 Year 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 within 30 Days

Addendum

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital