Charge Nurse - NICU, Nights

Overview

At Piedmont Eastside's NICU we take pride in making a positive impact in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families! Our level 3 NICU hosts 18 beds with low nurse-to-patient ratios. Our NICU provides expert, 24‑hour care to premature and sick babies with the guidance of Neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and NICU nurses.

• Coordinate the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during the shift.
• Provide clinical care as needed when census demands.
• Communicate patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leaders.
• Serve as a resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  Graduate of a nursing program.
• Minimum Experience
  
  Required:
  
  One (1) year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law: Current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.
• Additional Qualifications: Two (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum). Demonstrated clinical competency.

Business Unit:
Eastside Medical Center