Charge Nurse - NICU, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Eastsides NICU in Snellville, GA is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join our level 3 NICU team. We provide 24-hour care for premature and ill newborns with a small nurse-to-patient ratio.

You will coordinate delivery of quality nursing care across birth to discharge, contribute to clinical care as census demands, and communicate patient care and staffing needs to leadership. A nursing degree and Georgia RN license with BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• BLS certification required.

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.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Overview

At Piedmont Eastsides NICU we take pride in making a positive impact in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families! Our level 3 NICU hosts 18 beds with low nurse to patient ratios. Our NICU provides expert, 24-hour care to premature and sick babies with the guidance of Neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and NICU nurses.

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.

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of a nursing program.

Minimum Experience Required

• One (1) 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 (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum).
• Demonstrated clinical competency.