What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse - Surgery/Trauma - FT Nights position at Grady Health System?
Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!
SUMMARY:
The Charge Nurse reports to the Clinical Staff Manager, and plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. The Charge Nurse delegates, coordinates and readjusts patient assignments. Consistent with the direction from the Clinical Staff Manager, works to enhance the throughput, quality and customer service in his/her area. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree In Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education and experience.
- Bachelor's Degree In Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of Georgia
- If a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN), four (4) or more years direct patient care RN experience including in a charge role.
- RN with a BSN, two (2) or more years direct patient care RN experience including in a charge role preferred.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card.
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required for the following areas with 90-days or employment or transfer:
All Critical Care areas:
Emergency Care Center (ECC/ED) GI/Cath Laboratory
Labor & Delivery
All Intermediate Care areas Post Acute Care Unite (PACU)
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
