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

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2h•$47 - $55

About The Position

The RN Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a specific clinical-unit shift, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care. Recognized as an expert clinician and change agent, this nurse strengthens organizational systems in support of the department’s mission, vision, and values. The role models sound clinical judgment, expert communication, and effective time management; serves as a resource to staff and liaison with physicians and administrators; and facilitates optimal, patient- and family-centered care. The RN Clinician Charge remains current on clinical trends and evidence-based practice and serves as a formal leader within their specialty. The position provides clinical mentorship and direction to nursing staff, coordinates unit operations and staffing, supports compliance and administrative activities, facilitates communication and conflict resolution, advocates for nurses and patients, and contributes to quality improvement and staff education.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
A 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

Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Lead and coordinate team behavior, foster leadership skills, and guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Complete performance reviews with input from the Nurse Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities; coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with budget planning, cost containment, staffing schedules, and communication of concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations, support administrative decisions, and facilitate operational issues with staff.
Ensure educational requirements are met through scheduling, planning, and support.
Participate in professional governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues that affect patient care.
Model effective communication, encourage open and candid communication, mediate staff conflicts, and take action to correct unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees on issues such as attendance and performance when appropriate.
Support colleagues, empower and advocate for nurses, and address customer concerns and escalated patient issues, referring them to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when needed.
Monitor issues and their resolution.
Improve unit and hospital systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have resources and tools to care for patients and families.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on educational programs, including management and leadership in-services.
Demonstrate current evidence-based practice, disseminate information, and question management practice as it relates to research.