Charge Nurse - Med Surg, Surgical Post-Op, Nights

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Med Surg and Surgical Post-Op unit. This role includes providing high-quality nursing care and operational management during shifts. Qualified candidates should have a nursing degree, experience in a hospital setting, and a valid RN license in Georgia. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Current License in Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients.
• Communicates patient care and departmental issues.
• Serves as a resource for guidance to the staff.

Skills

Clinical competency

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Charge Nurse - Med Surg, Surgical Post-Op, Nights

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RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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.

Description

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of a nursing program.

Minimum Experience Required

One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

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

Additional Qualifications

Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Demonstrated clinical competency.

Our Post-Surgical Orthopedic/ Bariatric unit is a 24-bed unit. The patients generally have a short stay in the hospital. Patient are high acuity requiring sometimes complex interventions and advance critical thinking skills. The flow of the unit is fast pace but provided many opportunities to learn new things. This area also cares for general surgery, GYN, and urology patients. Clinical encounters could include: PCA pumps, Nasogastric (NG) tubes, bladder irrigation, drain management, wound care, wound vac management, pain management, heparin drips, and TPN/Lipid infusion, etc.

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1: 5-6.

We are excited to be adding new members to our team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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