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

Emory•Atlanta, GA

14h

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. Recognized as an expert clinician and change agent, this nurse strengthens organizational systems in support of the department’s mission, vision, and values, and 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 stays current on clinical trends and evidence-based practice and serves as a formal leader within their area of specialty. The role includes mentoring and guiding nurses, coordinating staffing and unit operations, supporting compliance and resource management, resolving communication and conflict issues, advocating for patients and staff, and advancing quality improvement and education. The position is listed for a 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift. Emory Healthcare describes its workplace as supportive and offers benefits, resources, mentorship, and leadership programs to support professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), subject to the stated exception for eligible nurses at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations who hold an ADN obtained prior to 3/29/2026.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.

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

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 departmental 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 communication of concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
Support administrative decisions and facilitate daily operational issues with staff.
Help 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.
Model effective communication and support open, candid communication and psychological safety.
Mediate staff conflicts and take appropriate action to address unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees on issues such as attendance and performance, including verbal warnings as appropriate.
Support colleagues in a non-judgmental manner and 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 issues and their resolution.
Challenge and shape unit and hospital systems to improve outcomes.
Implement approaches that meet the needs of patients and families.
Identify staff needs and help 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-service education.
Demonstrate current evidence-based practice and share relevant information.
Question management practice as it relates to research.