Charge RN - NICU

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate delivery of high-quality care from birth through the lifecycle. You will provide clinical care as needed and communicate staff and patient needs to leadership.

The role requires GA RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NICU/OB-specific certifications. A BSN is preferred, with 1 year of hospital experience required and additional certification as applicable. This position offers stable shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting (Required).
• 2 years or more nursing experience in a hospital setting (Preferred).
• RN licensure in Georgia and/or multistate licensure (Required).
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, PEARS certifications required/soon after orientation.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required for certain units.
• PALS may be required for pediatric areas.

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.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

RN licensure (GA)

BSN preferred

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

PEARS

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your careerin the right direction.Stay for thediverseteamsyou’lllove, a sharedpurpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.You’llfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needstoday andhelp youplan for the future.

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

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital