Charge RN - MedSurg, Renal Urology, Nights

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 Experience1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required2 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 Business Unit :
Company Name:
Piedmont Augusta Hospital