Charge Nurse - MICU, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and deliver quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle on the Augusta campus. The role supports operational issues during shifts and provides clinical care as needed when census demands.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree, Georgia RN licensure, and multiple certifications (BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PEARS, chemotherapy/biotherapy). Minimum 1 year hospital experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• RN license in Georgia and multiple certifications required or as noted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during the 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

Nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Georgia RN License

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

NRP

AWHONN Fetal Monitoring

PEARS Certification

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available

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 nursing program Required
• Bachelor's 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)

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 (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 Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital