Unit Charge Medical Surgical Registered Nurse​/RN

Unit Charge Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

As a Charge Nurse, you will coordinate and direct the daily operations of a specific shift on a medical‑surgical unit, supervise staff, facilitate communication with physicians and administrators, and lead efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support patient and family‑centered care.

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family‑focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development and leadership programs

• Coordinate and direct daily unit operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Supervise staff, delegate tasks, and provide mentorship to less experienced nurses.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, administrators, and family members to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintain accurate unit documentation, risk‑management reports, and employee conferences within specified time frames.
• Participate in budget planning, cost‑containment activities, and regulatory agency reviews.
• Implement evidence‑based practice and innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Address patient concerns, facilitate escalated issue resolution, and collaborate with the Unit Director or Patient Advocate as needed.

• Graduate of an accredited pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in a medical‑surgical or acute care setting.
• Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required;
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required for certain departments.
• Proficiency in the Synergy Model for Care and demonstrated leadership in team building, conflict resolution, and budget management.
• Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments and achieve required contact hours per the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system.
• Preferred:
  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

• Medium‑heavy physical demands including lifting up to 75 lbs and standing/walking for 34‑66 % of the workday.

• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, and other potential hazards typical of a clinical setting.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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