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Charge Nurse - MedSurg - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Columbus, GA

RN

Posted Jul 27 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Med-Surg

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Role

Orientation
6-month orientation
Term
Per Diem
On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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About this role

Overview

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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.

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Qualifications

Education Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Work Experience 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required 2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Required Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) ACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required NRP by the end of orientation period (Women’s Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery) Required AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) within 1 Year Required PEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 Days Addendum All Nursing Disciplines • Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation. • Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measureable outcomes. • Implements the identified plan of care. • Coordinates care delivery. • Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. • Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. • Practices ethically. • Practices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principles. • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice. • Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. • Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. • Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. • Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. • Contributes to quality nursing practice. • Evaluates one’s own and others’ nursing practice. • Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. within 180 Days Required Cardiac TeleAdditional Required

Certifications

  • ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Critical CareAdditional Required

Certifications

  • ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Emergency Department:Additional Required

Certifications

  • ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) • Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification. • TNCC Certifications – required at the following hospitals: Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Walton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certification within 1 year of start date) • ENPC Certifications – required at the following hospitals: Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Piedmont Newton (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certification within 1 year of start date) within 180 Days Required

Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required

Certifications

  • Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required

Pediatrics: • Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required

Certifications

  • PALS Certification (required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital) • PEARS Certification (required at Piedmont Athens Hospital) within 180 Days Required

Surgical Services: Additional Required

Certifications

  • PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU/ARU – ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Women’s Services: Additional Required

Certifications

  • Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN • Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date • Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period • NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period • NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period • Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown

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Education Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Work Experience 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required 2 years or more years of nursing experi…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
  • 2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred
  • RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
  • Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
  • ACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
  • PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
  • Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required
  • NRP by the end of orientation period (Women’s Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery) Required
  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) within 1 Year Required
  • PEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
  • PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
  • ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
  • ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
  • Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 Days
  • Addendum
  • All Nursing Disciplines • Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation. • Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measureable outcomes. • Implements the identified plan of care. • Coordinates care delivery. • Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. • Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. • Practices ethically. • Practices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principles. • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice. • Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. • Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. • Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. • Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. • Contributes to quality nursing practice. • Evaluates one’s own and others’ nursing practice. • Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. within 180 Days Required
  • Cardiac TeleAdditional Required
  • ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required

Place

City
Columbus, GA
Median rent
$1,106/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$58,073/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Columbus area index 89.3, where 100 is the national average.

Address
707 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901, USA

Columbus sits along the Chattahoochee River on Georgia's western edge near Fort Moore, offering a mix of Southern charm and military-town energy. Nurses enjoy a relaxed pace, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation on the Columbus RiverWalk. A solid option for RNs seeking a midsize city with a tight-knit community feel.

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