Charge Nurse - Neuro PCU, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Georgia seeks a skilled nursing professional to coordinate quality patient care and manage operational functions during shifts. Responsibilities include providing clinical care as necessary and effectively communicating with staff and leadership. Candidates must possess nursing certifications such as RN and BCLS, along with relevant experience in a hospital environment. This position requires dedication to quality service and patient support, offering a chance to make a positive impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• 2 years or more of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Must have Georgia State RN Licensure and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of quality nursing care for patients.
• Provide clinical care when census demands.
• Communicate patient care and departmental issues.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Clinical care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

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 nursing program 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)

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 (Womens 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