Clinician Charge / Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

The Clinician Charge Registered Nurse in the Medical Surgical department is an experienced clinician who provides formal clinical leadership at the point of care. The role applies the Synergy Model for Care to personalize patient and family care, serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, and supports patient- and family-centered care. The Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a clinical unit shift, and is recognized as an expert clinician and change agent who supports the department’s mission, vision, and values through sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and time management. The nurse serves as a liaison with physicians and administrators, mentors Registered Nurses in charge-nurse responsibilities, and guides less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations. The role coordinates staffing and educational activities, evaluates resource use and cost containment, participates in regulatory preparation and professional governance, addresses operational and communication issues, and helps improve unit and hospital systems. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. schedule. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, at least two years of clinical nursing experience, an active unencumbered Georgia Registered Nursing license, and BLS certification. ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire, and additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty. A master's or doctorate in nursing and a relevant nursing specialty certification are preferred. Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and varying levels of standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work. Work environment exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, patient-care handling risks, radiation, shift work, and use of personal protective equipment; travel may be required.

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 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.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

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 acquired clinical knowledge to personalize patient and family care and respond to changing clinical situations.
Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for colleagues and liaise with physicians and administrators to facilitate optimal patient- and family-centered care.
Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse and foster leadership skills in others.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet department needs and support unit staffing schedules.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities; assist with budget planning and identify cost-containment opportunities.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations, support administrative decisions, and facilitate operational issues with staff.
Ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support; identify and collaborate on needed educational programs.
Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Model effective communication, foster open and candid communication and psychological safety, mediate staff conflicts, and take appropriate action regarding unacceptable communication or behavior.
Support unit and colleague needs through supportive, non-judgmental behavior; empower and advocate for nurses.
Address customer concerns and complaints, follow up with the Nurse Manager and risk management as appropriate, and address escalated patient issues or refer them to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate.
Monitor patient issues and their resolution.
Challenge and shape unit and hospital systems to improve outcomes and implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have the resources and tools to meet patient and family needs.
Develop management- and leadership-focused in-service programs, 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.