Charge Nurse - Surgery/Trauma - FT Days

Grade Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse for its Atlanta facility. This role involves planning and directing nursing care, with a focus on patient assessment and staff education. Candidates must hold a BSN and Georgia RN license, and ideally have charge nurse experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) License in Georgia.
• ACLS required for critical care areas.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs overall nursing care in the unit.
• Coordinates activities of nursing staff and patient assignments.
• Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.

Skills

Patient Care

Coordination

Emergency Procedures

Staff Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!

SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse reports to the Clinical Staff Manager, and plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. The Charge Nurse delegates, coordinates and readjusts patient assignments. Consistent with the direction from the Clinical Staff Manager, works to enhance the throughput, quality and customer service in his/her area. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree In Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree In Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of Georgia
• If a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN), four (4) or more years direct patient care RN experience including in a charge role.
• RN with a BSN, two (2) or more years direct patient care RN experience including in a charge role preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required for the following areas with 90-days or employment or transfer:

  All CriticalCare areas:

  Emergency Care Center (ECC/ED) GI/CathLaboratory

  Labor & Delivery

  All Intermediate Care areas Post Acute CareUnite (PACU)

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Grady Hospital

United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Grady Hospital

United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Grady Hospital