Med-Surg Oncology Charge Nurse Lead

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

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse for the MedSurg Oncology unit. This role coordinates nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, handles operational issues during shifts, and provides clinical care as needed to meet census demands.

The role requires Georgia RN licensure, BCLS and ACLS, PALS, and chemotherapy/biotherapy certification, with progressive certification expectations across specialties. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

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 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)
• RN licensure in Georgia (Required)
• BCLS required
• ACLS required
• PALS required
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required
• NRP/NEC/AWHONN fetal monitoring requirements within specified periods
• PEARS certification required
• PALS for pediatric care if unit serves pediatric patients
• ER nursing certifications and ongoing certification updates within 180 days

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as 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(s).
• Serves as a resource for guidance and assistance to staff.

Job description

Piedmont Fayette Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse for the MedSurg Oncology unit. This role coordinates nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, handles operational issues during shifts, and provides clinical care as needed to meet census demands.

The role requires Georgia RN licensure, BCLS and ACLS, PALS, and chemotherapy/biotherapy certification, with progressive certification expectations across specialties. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.