Charge Nurse - Medical/Surgical - Full time - Day

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide frontline clinical leadership on our Medical/Surgical unit. In this role, you will coordinate daily patient care, support nursing staff, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes while serving as a resource for the care team.

You will lead shift operations, manage staffing based on patient acuity and census, and promote patient safety.

Qualifications

• Georgia RN license required
• ADN required; BSN/MSN preferred
• At least 1 year acute care nursing experience in the specialty
• National certification in a clinical or leadership area within two years of hire
• Charge Nurse or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and coordinate daily patient care activities
• Manage staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, and team competencies
• Support patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and coach for bedside staff
• Facilitate huddles, interdisciplinary communication, and shift handoffs
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical expertise

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

National certification within 2 years

Job description

Job Category:Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Charge Nurse, Medical/Surgical UnitNortheast Georgia Health System (NGHS)Are you a passionate RN ready to grow your leadership impact? NGHS is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide frontline clinical leadership for our Medical/Surgical unit. In this role, you'll help coordinate patient care, support nursing staff, facilitate patient flow, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes while serving as a trusted resource for the care team.As a key leader on the unit, you will foster teamwork, support nursing excellence, and help create an exceptional experience for patients, families, and team members.What You'll DoLead shift operations and coordinate daily patient care activitiesManage staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, and team competenciesSupport patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfersServe as a clinical resource, mentor, and coach for bedside staffFacilitate huddles, interdisciplinary communication, and shift handoffsPromote patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliancePartner with physicians, ancillary teams, and nursing leadership to resolve barriers to careSupport onboarding, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvementAssume unit leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse ManagerQualificationsRequiredCurrent Georgia RN licenseAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience within the specialtyNational certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within two years of hirePreferredBSN or MSNThree years of acute care nursing experience within the specialtyCharge Nurse, preceptor, or leadership experienceProfessional organization membershipWhy NGHS?At NGHS, Charge Nurses play a vital role in advancing Nursing Excellence, supporting shared governance, and developing the next generation of nursing leaders. You'll join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while investing in your professional growth and career advancement.Take the next step in your nursing leadership journey and apply today!Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.