RN - MedSurg, Nights - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Northside is seeking a Charge RN for the Med/Surg unit. The role coordinates delivery of quality nursing care from birth through the lifecycle and provides clinical care as needed to balance census.

The position requires current RN licensure (GA) and active certifications, with leadership responsibilities during shifts. The candidate should have a nursing education background and at least 1 year of hospital nursing experience, with preferences for 2+ years and a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required.
• 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• RN licensure required (GA state licensure and/or multistate licensure).
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology).
• NRP by end of orientation period required.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date required.

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 resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Shift coordination

Education

Graduate from nursing program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview:

Charge RN, FT, MedSurg, Piedmont Columbus Northside

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 nursing program 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)

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 (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
• 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

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Northside