Endoscopy Charge Registered Nurse / Charge RN

Emory•Decatur, GA

15h

About The Position

The RN Clinician Charge SS plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations for a clinical unit shift, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care. The role is recognized as an expert clinician and change agent who supports the department’s mission, vision, and values, and models sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and time management. The Charge RN serves as a resource to staff and a liaison with physicians and administrators to facilitate patient- and family-centered care, stays current on clinical trends and evidence-based practice, and acts as a formal leader within the specialty. The position mentors and guides nursing staff, coordinates staffing and daily operations, supports compliance and cost-conscious resource use, and participates in quality improvement, professional governance, and regulatory preparation. It also promotes open communication, resolves conflicts, advocates for nurses and patients, addresses escalated concerns, and develops educational and leadership opportunities for staff. The listed schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., full-time, with a 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. full-time shift option. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and close eye work. Work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other environmental factors; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used. 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.
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 March 29, 2026, is accepted as meeting the education requirement under the stated grandfathering exception.

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 skills 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 communicating concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the effect 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, raising workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Model effective communication and foster open, candid communication and psychological safety.
Mediate staff conflicts and take appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees on issues such as attendance and performance, as appropriate.
Support colleagues, empower and advocate for nurses, and address customer concerns and complaints.
Address escalated patient issues and refer unresolved matters to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate.
Monitor issues and their resolution.
Improve unit and hospital systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and implement innovative approaches for patients and families.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have the resources and tools required to care for patients and families.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on needed educational programs.
Develop management- and leadership-focused in-services, including topics such as time management, team building, conflict resolution, budgeting, and leadership activities.
Demonstrate current evidence-based practice and disseminate information.
Question management practices in relation to research.