Job Description

Charge Nurse - CVICU Surgical, Nights at Piedmont Augusta Hospital summary:

The Charge Nurse in the CVICU Surgical unit oversees the coordination and delivery of quality nursing care during night shifts. This role involves providing direct clinical care as needed, managing operational and staffing issues, and serving as a resource and communicator for the nursing team. The position requires a registered nursing license, clinical experience, and the ability to maintain high standards of patient care 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.

Keywords:

charge nurse, CVICU, critical care nursing, patient care coordination, clinical nursing, hospital nursing, night shift nurse, registered nurse, nursing leadership, patient safety

Job Tags

Shift work,

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