Charge Nurse - MedSurg, Renal, Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Comprehensive benefits and rewards

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Piedmont is looking for a dedicated nursing professional in Stockbridge, Georgia, to coordinate the delivery of quality patient care. This role requires a Georgia RN License along with clinical experience in a hospital setting. You will have the opportunity to work within diverse teams and enjoy a range of employee benefits, including wellness programs.

Additionally, certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support are mandatory, along with various other nursing certifications. If you are passionate about patient outcomes and team collaboration, apply today!

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Georgia State Licensure as Registered Nurse required.
• Advanced certifications in specialties may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of quality nursing care for patients.
• Provide clinical care as needed during shifts.
• Communicate patient care issues to leadership.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Clinical care delivery

Effective communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Assessment data analysis

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the 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.

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 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
• Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 days – Required

Addendum

• All Nursing Disciplines: Collect pertinent data and information, analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses, problems, and issues, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement a plan of care, coordinate care delivery, employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment, evaluate progress, practice ethically and inclusively, communicate effectively, collaborate with stakeholders, lead within the profession, seek knowledge, and sustain evidence‑based nursing services – within 180 days – Required
• Cardiac Tele: Additional certifications required – ACLS within 6 months of start – Required
• Critical Care: Additional certifications required – ACLS within 6 months of start – Required
• Emergency Department: Additional certifications – ACLS and PALS within 6 months of start; experienced nurses may obtain PALS within 30 days. TNCC certifications required at specified hospitals within 1 year of start – Required
• Infusion/Oncology: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification prior to independent administration – Required upon hire
• Pediatrics: Identify, report, and provide protective measures for high risk situations; additional certifications – PALS (Piedmont Columbus Hospital), PEARS (Piedmont Athens Hospital) – within 180 days – Required
• Surgical Services: Additional certifications – PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU, ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients – within 6 months of start – Required
• Women’s Services: Additional certifications – Labor and Delivery ACLS within 6 months of start, NRP and AWHONN programs within specified timelines – within 180 days – Required

Business Unit

Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital