Clinician Charge / Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

16h•$47 - $55

About The Position

The Clinician Charge, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership and coordinates the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. The role calls for a capable, experienced clinician with a sound understanding of care for a particular patient population who applies the Synergy Model for Care and uses knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changing clinical situations. The nurse personalizes care for patients and families, advocates for colleagues, and serves as a resource to staff and a liaison with physicians and administrators to support optimal, patient- and family-centered care. The Clinician Charge is recognized as an expert clinician and change agent who supports the department’s mission, vision, and values, and models sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and time management. The position mentors and guides Registered Nurses in charge-nurse responsibilities, coordinates team behavior, supports staff development, and helps ensure appropriate staffing and resources. It also contributes to administrative operations, quality and practice improvement, regulatory preparation, professional governance, and evidence-based practice. This is a full-time position with day and night shifts available, scheduled for 36 hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, frequent standing and walking, and close visual work. The work environment may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varying floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, patient-handling risks, and other conditions that vary by work area and task. Shift work, travel, and personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be involved.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups location nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) obtained before 03-29-2026 are grandfathered as meeting the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing.
Nursing specialty certification relevant to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct daily operations for a clinical unit shift, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care.
Apply the Synergy Model for Care and current clinical knowledge to personalize patient- and family-centered care and respond to changes in clinical situations.
Serve as a resource to staff and a liaison with physicians and administrators.
Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse and foster leadership development among colleagues.
Provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet department needs and identify staff resources and tools required for patient and family care.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate, and counsel employees on issues such as attendance and performance when appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities; assist with budget planning and unit staffing schedules; communicate concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change; evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations and support administrative decisions.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews and ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities, raising workflow, equipment, or practice issues that affect patient care.
Model effective communication, foster open and candid communication and psychological safety, mediate staff conflicts, and address unacceptable communication or behavior.
Address customer concerns, complaints, and escalated patient issues; follow up with the Nurse Manager, risk management, or Patient Advocate as appropriate, and monitor resolution.
Challenge and shape unit and hospital-wide systems, implement innovative approaches to patient and family needs, and actively empower and advocate for nurses.
Identify and collaborate on educational programs, including management- and leadership-focused in-services such as time management, team building, conflict resolution, budgeting, and leadership activities.
Demonstrate and disseminate current evidence-based practice and question management practice in relation to research.