RN Clinician Charge
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 supports organizational systems and the department’s mission, vision, and values, while modeling 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 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 area. The position mentors and guides nursing staff; coordinates staffing and daily unit operations; supports compliance, resource management, and cost containment; and participates in governance and regulatory preparation. It also fosters open communication and psychological safety, helps resolve conflicts and escalated patient concerns, advocates for nurses, and leads quality improvement and staff education.
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 earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) before 03/29/2026.
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
- Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting and carrying, standing and walking, and close eye work.
- Ability to work in conditions that may involve listed environmental exposures 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 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 and support administrative decisions.
- Facilitate daily operational issues with staff and support compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
- Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities, raising workflow, equipment, and practice issues affecting patient care.
- Model effective communication, promote open and candid communication and psychological safety, and address unacceptable communication or behavior.
- Mediate staff conflicts and 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 unresolved matters to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate as appropriate.
- Monitor issues and their resolution.
- Help improve unit- and hospital-wide systems and implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs.
- Identify staff resource and tool needs and collaborate to provide 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, disseminate information, and question management practices in relation to research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
