Piedmont Augusta Hospital Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry 1 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital summary:
The Charge Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry 1 is responsible for coordinating quality nursing care for patients through their lifecycle, managing operational issues during shifts, and providing clinical care as needed. This role involves communicating effectively with leadership regarding patient care and staff concerns while also serving as a resource for nursing staff. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse license in Georgia and have at least one year of nursing experience in a hospital setting. Description: 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. Qualifications: 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.