Endoscopy Charge Registered Nurse / Charge RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•$50 - $58

About The Position

The RN Clinician Charge SS 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 role 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 serves as a formal leader within the area of specialty. The position is full-time, with a 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. shift or an optional 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. shift. The role includes clinical mentorship, unit staffing and operations, resource and cost management, regulatory preparation, conflict resolution, patient advocacy, quality improvement, and staff education. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary by assigned work area and tasks. 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.
For nurses at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations, an Associate Degree in Nursing obtained before 3/29/2026 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

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.
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 foster open, candid communication and psychological safety.
Mediate staff conflicts and take appropriate action to address unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees as appropriate, including verbal warnings for attendance or performance issues.
Support colleagues in a non-judgmental manner, empower and advocate for nurses, and address customer concerns and complaints.
Address escalated patient issues and refer them to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve them; monitor issues and their resolution.
Help improve unit and hospital systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and implement innovative approaches to patient and family needs.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have resources and tools to meet patient and family needs.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on educational programs, including management- and leadership-focused in-services.
Demonstrate current evidence-based practice and disseminate information; question management practice as it relates to research.