Emergency Department Charge Nurse / 7pm - 7:30am

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care. The role is recognized as an expert clinician and change agent who strengthens organizational systems in support of the department’s mission, vision, and values, and role-models sound clinical judgment, expert communication, and effective time management. The RN Clinician Charge serves as a resource to staff and a liaison with physicians and administrators to facilitate optimal, patient- and family-centered care. The nurse remains current on clinical trends and evidence-based practice and is viewed as a formal leader within their specialty area.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), except that 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 as meeting the education requirement.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
May need ACLS or PALS certification after hire for certain departments.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty.
Able to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds; standing, walking, and sitting as described.
Able to work amid the environmental exposures listed, which may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, and use of personal protective equipment including respirators.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing.
Nursing specialty certification relevant to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster leadership development in others.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet department needs.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with administrative activities, including budget planning, cost containment, staffing schedules, and communicating concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
Support administrative decisions and facilitate daily operational issues with staff.
Ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Listen to and seek to understand others’ points of view, and role-model effective communication.
Build and maintain an environment that fosters open and candid communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Mediate staff conflicts and take appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees as appropriate, including verbal warnings for attendance and performance issues.
Support colleagues’ needs through supportive, non-judgmental behaviors; empower and advocate for nurses.
Address customer concerns and complaints, following up with the Nurse Manager and risk management as appropriate.
Address escalated patient issues and refer unresolved issues to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate.
Monitor concerns and their resolution.
Improve unit and hospital systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and implement innovative approaches for patients and families.
Identify unit staff needs and ensure staff have resources and tools to care for patients and families.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on needed educational programs.
Develop management- and leadership-focused in-services, such as time management, team building, conflict resolution, budgeting, and leadership activities.
Demonstrate current evidence-based practice and disseminate information.
Question management practice as it relates to research.