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.