Charge RN - ICU, Nights - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks an experienced registered nurse to coordinate and deliver quality patient care across the lifecycle in a busy hospital setting. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care from birth through the patient’s stay.

The role emphasizes shift-based clinical hands-on care, clear communication with care teams and leadership, and serving as a resource for nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate education: RN licensure in Georgia; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active state license and required life-support certifications.
• Experience: 1 year hospital nursing required; 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of quality nursing care during shifts.
• Communicate patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to leaders.
• Serve as a resource and guidance for nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Georgia RN Licensure

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

NRP Certification

AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Certification

PEARS Certification

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 recognized, accredited school of nursing 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)
• 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) within 1 Year Required
• PEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
• PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) RequiredACLS 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 within 30 Days

Addendum

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Northside