Charge Nurse - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights

Description : 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

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.