Clinician Charge / Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

9h•$47 - $55

About The Position

The Clinician Charge in the Medical Surgical department is an experienced registered nurse who provides formal clinical leadership at the point of care and coordinates the daily operations of a clinical unit shift. The role uses broad clinical experience, evidence-based practice, and the Synergy Model for Care to respond to changing clinical situations and personalize care for patients and families. The Clinician Charge is a resource to colleagues and a liaison with physicians and administrators, advocating for optimal patient- and family-centered care. Recognized as an expert clinician and change agent, the Clinician Charge models sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and time management. The role mentors registered nurses in charge-nurse functions; guides staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, and daily operations; coordinates staffing; supports operational and administrative activities; and promotes professional governance, education, and continuous improvement. The position also helps resolve staff, patient, and family concerns and fosters open communication and psychological safety. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., full-time, 36 hours. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

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.
For nurses at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations, an Associate Degree in Nursing obtained before 03-29-2026 is accepted 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 shift on a clinical unit, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care.
Use clinical knowledge, theory, research, experience, and the Synergy Model for Care to respond to changing situations and personalize patient- and family-centered care.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff and liaison with physicians and administrators.
Mentor registered nurses in the role and functions of the charge nurse and foster leadership skills in colleagues.
Provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff regarding policies, scheduling, assignments, organization, and daily operations.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs and assist with staffing schedules and budget planning.
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; identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in regulatory review preparation and evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
Support administrative decisions, facilitate operational issues with staff, and communicate areas of concern to the Nurse Manager.
Ensure staff compliance with educational requirements 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 and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Promote open, candid communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture; mediate staff conflicts and address unacceptable communication or behavior as needed.
Empower and advocate for nurses and support colleagues in a non-judgmental manner.
Address customer concerns and complaints, follow up with the Nurse Manager and risk management as appropriate, and escalate unresolved patient issues to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate.
Monitor issues and their resolution, challenge and shape systems to improve outcomes, and implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs.
Identify and respond to unit staff needs for resources and tools to support patient and family care.
Demonstrate and disseminate current evidence-based practice and question management practice in relation to research.