Charge RN - MedSurg, Renal Urology, Nights

Piedmont HealthCare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care and manage operational issues. The ideal candidate will ensure quality nursing care for patients throughout their lifecycle, communicate departmental challenges effectively, and serve as a support resource for nursing staff.

Applicants must possess a Nursing degree, relevant certifications including BCLS and ACLS, and experience in a hospital setting. A significant sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty if applicable.
• BCLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Communicates patient care and departmental issues.
• Serves as a resource for guidance to staff.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Operational issue management

Education

Graduate from a nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Georgia State Licensure

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Job description

Overview

Sign on bonus available

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 nursing program Required
• Bachelors 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)

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Required
• 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 (Womens Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery) Required
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) 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 Required