Charge Nurse - ICU, Nights

Piedmont; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont in Stockbridge, Georgia seeks to hire a dedicated nurse who will coordinate quality nursing care for patients throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities include providing clinical care and communicating issues to leadership while guiding staff. The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and certifications including BLS and specialized training in their field.

This position involves operational aspects during shifts and requires a current Georgia RN license. A supportive environment is provided with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License required.
• BLS certification required.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the 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 the appropriate leader(s).
• Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelors Degree

Job description

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.

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
• 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

Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital