Clinician Charge / Cardiology Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3h•$47 - $55

About The Position

The Clinician Charge in the Cardiology Stepdown department is an experienced registered nurse who provides formal clinical leadership at the point of care. The role applies the Synergy Model for Care to personalize care for patients and families, uses sound clinical judgment, and serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues. The nurse coordinates and directs the daily operations of a clinical-unit shift and works with staff, physicians, administrators, and the Nurse Manager to support optimal patient- and family-centered care. The Clinician Charge is a recognized expert clinician and change agent who models effective communication, time management, and evidence-based practice. The role mentors nurses in charge responsibilities, helps develop leadership skills, coordinates staffing, supports staff education, and contributes to operational, administrative, and professional-governance activities. The position also addresses concerns and conflicts, supports a psychologically safe and open communication environment, and identifies opportunities to improve systems and outcomes.

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 after hire for certain departments; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Eligible nurses at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations who obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing 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 specific clinical-unit shift.
Provide formal clinical leadership at the point of care and serve as a resource to staff and a liaison with physicians and administrators.
Apply the Synergy Model for Care to personalize patient- and family-centered care.
Model expert clinical judgment, communication, and time management; remain current on clinical trends and evidence-based practice and disseminate information.
Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse and guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organization, and daily operations.
Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster leadership development in others.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate, and counsel employees when appropriate for attendance or performance issues.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities; assist with budget planning and other administrative activities.
Coordinate unit staffing and schedules to meet departmental needs.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change; evaluate how policies affect daily operations and support administrative decisions.
Participate in regulatory-agency review preparation and unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities.
Ensure staff compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support; identify, initiate, and collaborate on educational programs and management or leadership in-services.
Promote open, candid communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture; mediate staff conflicts and take appropriate action to address unacceptable communication or behavior.
Advocate for nurses and support unit and colleague needs through supportive, non-judgmental behavior.
Address customer concerns and complaints, escalated patient issues, and their resolution; refer issues to the Nurse Manager, risk management, or Patient Advocate as appropriate.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have resources and tools to meet patient and family needs.
Challenge and shape unit and hospital-wide systems and implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs.
Question management practice in relation to research.