Clinician Charge / Post-Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

19h

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Clinician Charge Registered Nurse for its post-surgical inpatient unit. This experienced clinician uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations and provide individualized, patient- and family-centered care. The RN applies the Synergy Model for Care, serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, and models sound clinical judgment, expert communication, and effective time management. The Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations for a clinical unit shift, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care. The role serves as a liaison with physicians and administrators, supports the department’s mission and values, and promotes evidence-based practice and effective team leadership. The position is full-time, scheduled 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., for 36 hours. The work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals and other environmental hazards; physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing and walking, and close visual work. Requirements can vary by assigned work area and tasks.

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
For nurses at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations, an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) obtained before March 29, 2026, meets the education requirement under the stated grandfathering exception.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty; ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.

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 specific shift on a clinical unit.
Provide formal clinical leadership at the point of care and serve as a clinical resource to staff.
Mentor Registered Nurses in the Charge Nurse role and develop leadership skills in colleagues.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organization, and daily operations.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs and support staff in having the resources necessary for patient and family care.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities; assist with budget planning and staffing schedules.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews and ensure compliance with educational requirements through planning, scheduling, and support.
Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Promote open, candid communication and psychological safety; mediate staff conflicts and address unacceptable communication or behavior as appropriate.
Counsel employees on attendance and performance issues as appropriate.
Advocate for nurses and respond to customer concerns, complaints, and escalated patient issues; follow up with the Nurse Manager, risk management, or Patient Advocate as appropriate.
Monitor concerns and their resolution and support administrative decisions while facilitating daily operational issues.
Identify educational needs, collaborate on educational programs, and develop management- and leadership-focused in-service sessions.
Demonstrate and disseminate current evidence-based practice and question management practices in relation to research.
Implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs and help improve unit- and hospital-wide systems.