Charge RN - MedSurg, Post-Surgical, Days

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to coordinate high-quality nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The role includes providing clinical care as needed and communicating effectively with leadership and staff.

The position requires GA RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and additional certifications such as chemotherapy/biotherapy, NRP by orientation end, and AWHONN fetal monitoring within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in Georgia (state licensure and/or NLC/eNCL multistate licensure) required.
• BCLS required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• PALS Certification required.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification required.
• NRP by end of orientation period
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date
• PEARS Certification required.
• PALS if unit serves pediatric patients
• ACLS and PALS certification where applicable

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle and handles operational issues during the shift.
• Provides clinical care as needed when census demands.
• Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader.
• Serves as a resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree

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.

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