Clinician Charge / Cardiology Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

17h

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 and directs the daily operations of a specific shift. The role applies clinical knowledge, theory, research, and experience to changing patient situations, personalizes care for patients and families using the Synergy Model for Care, and serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues. The Clinician Charge is recognized as an expert clinician and change agent who models sound judgment, effective communication, and time management while supporting patient- and family-centered care. The role provides clinical and operational leadership, coordinating staff, resources, education, and daily unit activities. It supports the department’s mission, vision, and values; promotes evidence-based practice and open communication; and helps strengthen systems to achieve better patient outcomes. Day and night shifts are available. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours.

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.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Nurses at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) obtained before 03-29-2026 are grandfathered into 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 the daily operations of a clinical unit shift, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care.
Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for colleagues and liaise with physicians and administrators to facilitate patient- and family-centered care.
Mentor Registered Nurses in the Charge Nurse role and develop leadership skills in others.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs and assist with staffing schedules, budget planning, cost containment, and communication of concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities, and identify an operational problem to initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews and evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
Support administrative decisions and facilitate daily operational issues with staff.
Ensure educational requirements are met through scheduling, planning, and support; identify and collaborate on educational programs and develop management- and leadership-focused in-services.
Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities, raising workflow, equipment, and practice issues affecting patient care.
Model effective communication, foster open and candid communication and psychological safety, mediate staff conflicts, and take appropriate action to address unacceptable communication or behavior.
Support and empower colleagues, advocate for nurses, and take appropriate action to counsel employees regarding attendance or performance issues.
Address customer concerns and complaints, follow up with the Nurse Manager and risk management as appropriate, and manage escalated patient issues or refer them to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when needed.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have resources and tools to meet patient and family needs.
Promote evidence-based practice, disseminate current information, and question management practices in relation to research.
Implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs and help shape unit- and hospital-wide systems to improve outcomes.