Unit Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical/RN
Job in
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listing for:
Emory Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Unit Charge Nurse / Medical Surgical / RN
Overview
Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. Learn more about our exciting bonus opportunities, including relocation incentives paid upon offer acceptance to help with moving and upfront expenses — plus referral incentives and additional position-based bonus es designed to reward your commitment.
Benefits >
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- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more!
Description
Job Summary:
Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family‑centered care. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. Adept at creative problem‑solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.
Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk‑taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership and Mentorship
Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.Operational Management and Compliance
Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change.Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.Communication,
Conflict Resolution, and Advocacy
Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (e.g., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues).Aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non‑judgmental behaviors.Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (e.g., appropriate follow‑up with Unit Director and risk management).Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.Monitors issues and their resolution.Quality Improvement and Education
Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.Identifies, recognizes and responds to…
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