Charge Nurse - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights

Charge Nurse - Med Surg, Pulmonary, Nights at Piedmont Healthcare Inc. summary:

The Charge Nurse in the Med Surg Pulmonary Unit provides leadership and high-quality nursing care to patients with respiratory issues during night shifts, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and coordinating staff activities. This role involves close collaboration with healthcare professionals such as pulmonologists and respiratory therapists in a hospital setting. The position requires a registered nursing license, clinical competency, and preferably advanced education and certification.

Responsibilities:

Piedmont- ATHENS, GA

Med Surg 2:
Pulmonary Dept.

Full time Nights 7pm-7am

Sign on Bonus Available $

Specialty Differential

The 12-bed Pulmonary Unit is located on the 6th floor of the new Main Tower. The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues.

In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Pulmonary nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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.

* Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios*

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:


Graduate of a nursing program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:


One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.

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 or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Demonstrated clinical competency.

Business Unit :
Name:
Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr

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