Charge RN - MedSurg, Post-Surgical, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing care for patients from birth onward. The role includes providing clinical care as demand dictates and communicating effectively with leadership about patient care and staff concerns.

Candidates must hold an RN license in Georgia and be BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certified, with additional certifications such as NRP and AWHONN fetal monitoring as required by unit.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Georgia required.
• Multiple professional certifications required or preferred as listed (BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, AWHONN fetal monitoring, PEARS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• 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.

Education

RN - Georgia Licensure

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

NRP Certification

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

PEARS Certification

PALS for Pediatric Patients (Surgical Services)

ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department)

ACLS; PALS for Pediatric Patients (Surgical Services)

PALS Certification – Emergency Department

Job description

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) 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 within 30 Days

Addendum

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital