Charge Preceptor, RN, GI Lab

Northside Hospital

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
ResponsibilitiesAs a Charge Nurse, coordinates daily activities and distribution of work in area during scheduled shift; as a Preceptor Nurse, acts as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence. The approximate amount of overall participation in direct patient care activities is 80% and Charge-Preceptor duties is 20%. The range of roles between Charge and Preceptor may vary dependent upon patient acuity and volume issues. Works with a unit specific patient population. Care and/or services will be provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This position is required to set priorities based on the situation at hand, and is a combination of direct patient care, management (charge), and education (preceptor) roles with responsibility for a unit during an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.QualificationsREQUIRED * Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in skills applicable to designated area within probationary period.
  • Demonstrated ability to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities and clinical expertise in area.
  • Successful completion of a management course prior to appointment, or within six (6) months of employment.
  • Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Two (2) years recent experience in specialty.
  • Completion of the Charge-Preceptor course at Northside
Radiology Services * Two (2) years experience involving the treatment of critical care or surgical patients or experience in radiology nursing.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PALS Certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation.
Cardiac Rehab * Complete CCRP (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional) certification through AACVPR within 1 year of accepting position. (Cardiac Rehab only).PREFERRED * Certification in area of specialty.Work Hours:7AM-3:30PMWeekend Requirements:NoOn-Call Requirements:Yes

Northside Hospital