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.

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program.  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:One (1) 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 (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 : Company Name

Eastside Medical Center