You'll give bedside care when census demands it, on top of running the shift.
Posted Oct 2 · 1 year of experience
Shift and hours
Nights Charge Nurse - ICU, Nights
Unit and setting
ICU · HospitalCoordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle
License
RN license Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Requiredcurrent Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate licenseCurrent License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License RequiredCheck your license
Certification
BLSBLS certification Required
Certification
advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicableAdvanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Required
Certification
ACLS for cardiac tele, critical care, surgical services including labor and deliveryACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
Certification
PALS for Emergency DepartmentPALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
Certification
chemotherapy/biotherapy certification before independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology)Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology) Required
Certification
PEARS at Piedmont Athens HospitalPEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital) Required
Certification
PALS if unit provides pediatric care (Surgical Services)PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
Certification
ACLS and PALS for Emergency DepartmentACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department) Required
Certification
ACLS; PALS if unit provides pediatric care (Surgical Services)ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services) Required
Certification
PALS within 30 days for experienced Emergency Department nursesExperienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification Required
Certification
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring for Labor and DeliveryAfter hire · within 12 months of start dateAWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) Required
Education
graduate of a nursing programGraduate of a nursing program Required
Experience
1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
coordinates nursing care and operational issues during the shiftCoordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift.
Charge
bedside care when census demandsProvides clinical care as needed when census demands.
Charge
communicates patient care, departmental issues and staff concerns to leadersCommunicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s).
Charge
guidance and assistance for staffServes as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
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.
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
Education
Graduate of a nursing program Required
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree Preferred
Work Experience
1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting Required
Two (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required
BLS certification Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Required
ACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery) Required
The Atlanta residency formally combines orientation led by dedicated preceptors with blended learning, mentorship and peer/cohort support over 12 months. The length of unit-specific orientation and preceptor-to-resident staffing are not specified.
Neighborhoods+Nurses moving to Stockbridge typically focus on neighborhoods anchored near major healthcare and transportation corridors. Eagle's Landing stands out as the area's premier master-planned golf community, situated directly adjacent to Piedmont Henry Hospital and offering established subdivisions with minimal commute times for hospital staff. Those seeking master-planned suburban environments also look at Monarch Village, while Lake Spivey provides high-end waterfront living nearby. For closer proximity to central amenities, Downtown Stockbridge offers revitalized residential streets within walking distance of civic plazas, while the Hudson Bridge Road corridor features convenient family subdivisions close to essential retail and quick interstate on-ramps.
Nurses moving to Stockbridge typically focus on neighborhoods anchored near major healthcare and transportation corridors. Eagle's Landing stands out as the area's premier master-planned golf community, situated directly adjacent to Piedmont Henry Hospital and offering established subdivisions with minimal commute times for hospital staff.
Those seeking master-planned suburban environments also look at Monarch Village, while Lake Spivey provides high-end waterfront living nearby. For closer proximity to central amenities, Downtown Stockbridge offers revitalized residential streets within walking distance of civic plazas, while the Hudson Bridge Road corridor features convenient family subdivisions close to essential retail and quick interstate on-ramps.
Getting around+Commuting within Stockbridge is straightforward for healthcare staff working at Piedmont Henry Hospital, particularly for those living in Eagle's Landing or along Hudson Bridge Road, where local surface drives take only a few minutes with ample surface parking at medical facilities. For those commuting toward Atlanta or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the junction of Interstate 75 and Interstate 675 provides direct highway access, though Interstate 75 is notorious for heavy Southside congestion during rush hours. Public transit is largely absent, making daily car ownership essential for shift workers navigating early morning or late-night schedules.
Commuting within Stockbridge is straightforward for healthcare staff working at Piedmont Henry Hospital, particularly for those living in Eagle's Landing or along Hudson Bridge Road, where local surface drives take only a few minutes with ample surface parking at medical facilities. For those commuting toward Atlanta or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the junction of Interstate 75 and Interstate 675 provides direct highway access, though Interstate 75 is notorious for heavy Southside congestion during rush hours.
Public transit is largely absent, making daily car ownership essential for shift workers navigating early morning or late-night schedules.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from the northern boundary of Stockbridge, which borders Panola Mountain State Park—a flagship site of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area featuring a rare protected granite outcrop, over twenty-five miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, and archery. Within town, Memorial Park provides walking paths and family playgrounds, while J.P. Moseley Park Disc Golf Course attracts active weekend players. Rum Creek offers an executive golf and footgolf course, and boating or watersports are accessible at nearby Lake Spivey.
Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from the northern boundary of Stockbridge, which borders Panola Mountain State Park—a flagship site of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area featuring a rare protected granite outcrop, over twenty-five miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, and archery. Within town, Memorial Park provides walking paths and family playgrounds, while J.P. Moseley Park Disc Golf Course attracts active weekend players.
Rum Creek offers an executive golf and footgolf course, and boating or watersports are accessible at nearby Lake Spivey.
Stockbridge serves as the dynamic 'Gateway to Henry County,' sitting roughly twenty miles south of downtown Atlanta at the junction of Interstate 75 and Interstate 675. For relocating nurses, its primary appeal is practical convenience: Piedmont Henry Hospital is anchored directly beside premier residential communities like Eagle's Landing, allowing clinical staff to trade long highway commutes for a swift drive through quiet suburban streets. Beyond the hospital campus, Stockbridge combines small-town heritage with modern investment, highlighted by a rebuilt downtown civic core and the 3,600-seat VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge, which attracts national concert tours. Outdoor recreation is exceptionally accessible, with Panola Mountain State Park offering over twenty-five miles of hiking trails across pristine granite outcrops on the city's northern edge. The tradeoff lies in daily transit: the city is car-dependent with minimal public transportation, and travel northward on Interstate 75 encounters notorious rush-hour bottlenecks. However, for nurses seeking spacious homes with yards, dependable local dining along Hudson Bridge Road, and an easy commute to regional healthcare facilities, Stockbridge delivers a well-rounded suburban base.
