Charge Nurse - Labor & Delivery, PT, WEO, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital seeks an experienced registered nurse to coordinate the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle. The role requires providing clinical care as needed, and communicating care needs and staff concerns to leadership.

The ideal candidate has Georgia RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS, with 1 year hospital experience and a Bachelor's degree preferred. Additional certifications in specialty areas are required per unit.

Qualifications

• RN license in Georgia required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care for patients across 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 a resource for guidance and assistance to staff.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN – Georgia Licensure

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

NRP Certification

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

PEARS Certification

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 from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelors 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) 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

• All Nursing Disciplines collect pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer’s health or situation. Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. Identify expected outcomes for an individualized plan. Develop a plan prescribing strategies to attain measured outcomes. Implement the identified plan of care. Coordinate care delivery. Employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Practice ethically. Practice in a manner congruent with diversity and inclusion principles. Communicate effectively in all areas of practice. Collaborate with the healthcare consumer and key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Lead within the professional practice setting and profession. Seek knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice. Integrate evidence and research into practice. Contribute to quality nursing practice. Evaluate own and others’ nursing practice. Utilize appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Within 180 days required.
• Cardiac Tele: Additional required certifications: ACLS Certification. Nurse residents or nurses new to the specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date. Within 180 days required.
• Critical Care: Additional required certifications: ACLS Certification. Nurse residents or nurses new to the specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date. Within 180 days required.
• Emergency Department: Additional required certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification. Nurse residents or nurses new to the specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date. Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification. TNCC Certifications required at Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Walton. ENPC Certifications required at Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Piedmont Newton. Within 180 days required.
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional required certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration. Upon hire required.
• Pediatrics: Identifies, reports, and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive, and potential for abduction. Additional required certifications: PALS Certification (required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital). PEARS Certification (required at Piedmont Athens Hospital). Within 180 days required.
• Surgical Services: Additional required certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients. Nurse residents or nurses new to the specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date. Within 180 days required.
• Women’s Services: Additional required certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification. Nurse residents or nurses new to the specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date. NRP by the end of orientation period. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date. Mother/Baby: NRP by the end of orientation period. NICU: NRP by the end of orientation period. NAT (Newborn Admission Team): NRP by the end of orientation period. Nursery: NRP by the end of orientation period. Within 180 days required.

Location

Piedmont Newton Hospital