Charge Nurse - Neuro PCU, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate delivery of quality nursing care across the lifespan. You will manage clinical needs during shifts and communicate effectively with leaders about patient care and staff concerns.

The role requires RN licensure in Georgia and current BCLS, with preferred ACLS, PALS, NRP, PEARS, and ongoing specialty certifications as applicable. Hospital experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program is required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred for advancement or leadership roles.
• RN licensure in Georgia is required to practice.
• BCLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is required.
• NRP certification by orientation end date is required.
• PEARS certification is required at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Provide clinical care as needed when census demands.
• Communicate patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Serve as a resource for guidance and assistance to staff.

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

RN Georgia Licensure

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

PEARS Certification

Job description

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.

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 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