RN Charge Nurse - Labor & Delivery, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking a dedicated nurse for their Labor & Delivery team at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, Georgia. The role involves coordinating patient care from delivery through recovery, with a focus on compassionate and professional service.

The ideal candidate must have a nursing diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in a hospital setting. Join Piedmont and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives with an emphasis on collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing is required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients.
• Provides clinical care as needed during high census.
• Communicates patient care and staff concerns to leadership.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join the dedicated Labor & Delivery team at Piedmont Walton, where compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand. Our 7‑bed unit, with an integrated OR and PACU, supports 3040 deliveries each month and provides comprehensive care for a wide range of patients and obstetric needs from triage and labor to surgical delivery, recovery, postpartum, newborn nursery, and gynecologic care.

Our team thrives on strong prioritization, professionalism, and collaboration to provide safe, patient‑centered care. Staffing ratios are thoughtfully guided by patient acuity and volume: 1:1 in active labor and OR/recovery, 2:1 for patients on magnesium therapy, and 3:1 for couplet care. These ratios reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest standards while adjusting to clinical realities as needed.

If you're passionate about women's health, team‑based care, and making a difference from delivery to discharge, you'll find your purpose here at Piedmont Walton.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during shift.
• Provides clinical care as needed when census demands.
• Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leaders.
• 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 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) – 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
  • Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 days

Addendum

• All Nursing Disciplines: Collect pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation. Analyze the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. Identify expected outcomes for an individualized plan. Develop a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes. Implement the identified plan of care. Coordinate care delivery, employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment, evaluate progress, practice ethically, in line with diversity and inclusion principles, communicate effectively, collaborate with stakeholders, lead within the profession, seek knowledge, and integrate evidence‑based practice. Evaluate one’s own and others’ practice. Utilize appropriate resources to provide evidence‑based nursing services. Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. (Within 180 days) – Required
• Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification – (Nurse residents or new to specialty will complete certifications within 6 months of start date) – (Within 180 days) – Required
• Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification – (Nurse residents or new to specialty will complete certifications within 6 months of start date) – (Within 180 days) – Required
• Emergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification – (Nurse residents or new to specialty will complete certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification. TNCC Certifications required at listed hospitals – (Within 1 year) ENPC Certifications required at listed hospitals – (Within 1 year). (Within 180 days) – Required
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration. – (On hire) – Required
• Pediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification (required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital) PEARS Certification (required at Piedmont Athens Hospital). – (Within 180 days) – Required
• Surgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients. – (Within 6 months) – Required
• Women’s Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery‑ACLS Certification – (Nurse residents or new to specialty will complete certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by orientation; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months. Mother/Baby – NRP; NICU – NRP; NAT – NRP; Nursery – NRP. (Within 180 days) – Required

Business Unit

Piedmont Walton Hospital