Charge Nurse - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights

Responsibilities

• Careers in the 12-bed Pulmonary Unit, located on the 6th floor of the new Main Tower.
• Works closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists, and respiratory therapists to provide care for patients with respiratory issues.
• Utilizes nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintains standards of practice and coordinates care activities with other staff members.
• Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to appropriate leaders.
• Serves as a resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate of a nursing program.
• Minimum Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• Licenses/Certifications: 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.