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Charge Nurse - RN

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital

Location: Athens, Georgia
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Submission for the position: Charge Nurse/ RN - (Job Number: 1085949)
https://piedmont.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1085949&lang=en
Charge Nurse/ RN
Piedmont Athens
Med Surg 6: Nurse Residency Unit
Full time Nightshift (7pm-7am)
REGISTERED NURSE – NURSE RESIDENCY UNIT (NRU)
The 20-bed Nurse Residency Unit (NRU) is the cornerstone of the Med/Surg Nurse Residency Program at Piedmont Athens Regional.  NRU serves 7 med/surg units by onboarding three cohorts of new graduate nurses each year. New graduate nurses complete the first part of their orientation on this dedicated unit with experienced preceptors, which provides new nurses with a solid clinical foundation prior to moving to their assigned home unit.  The Nurse Residency Unit creates a safe learning environment to assist in developing competent, highly-skilled nurses. Our dedicated preceptors, leadership team and Nurse Residency Coordinator provide unparalleled support to nurse residents during orientation and transition to practice.
In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the NRU 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 NRU 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.
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.
Residency Program
United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Feb 1, 2023, 5:22:50 PM
Non-exempt
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue Night Job