Charge Nurse - ICU, Nights

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Charge Nurse for the ICU during night shifts at Piedmont Henry Hospital. This role involves coordinating nursing care delivery, addressing operational issues, and ensuring high-quality care for patients.

The ideal candidate must possess a nursing degree, applicable nursing licenses, and various required certifications, ensuring they are well-equipped to lead a team in a critical care environment.

Qualifications

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• BLS certification and additional certifications according to specialization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Communicate patient care and staff concerns to leaders.
• Provide clinical care as needed during shifts.

Skills

Clinical care

Communication

Leadership

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Charge Nurse – ICU, Nights

Overview: 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.

Education

• Graduate of a nursing program Required
• Bachelors Degree Bachelors 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 (Womens 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

Business Unit

Piedmont Henry Hospital