Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care (MedSurg)

RemoteWorker US; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for acute care at Kennestone Hospital. The role involves overseeing daily unit activities, ensuring safe patient care, and supporting team development. Candidates should possess a current Georgia RN license and have a commitment to excellence in nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license required.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily unit activities for patient care.
• Support practices that promote excellence in patient care.
• Act as a resource for operational and hospital knowledge.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Basic computer skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making skills

Collaboration

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree/Diploma)

BSN preferred

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care (MedSurg)

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Facility: Kennestone Hospital

Full-time - Nights (7pm-7am)

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Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily unit activities to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Serve as a caregiver with modified patient assignments when necessary.
• Work within a clinical environment supported by Nurse Managers and the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
• Follow the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and research.
• Support practices that promote excellence in patient care, resource efficiency, and leadership tasks such as staffing, patient flow, clinical expertise, physician rounding, committee involvement, and survey readiness.
• Act as a resource for operational and hospital/facility knowledge.
• Assist in developing team members' skills and foster professional growth.
• Build rapport between nurses and physicians, exemplify leadership and professionalism.
• Maintain licensure and adhere to the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and the Code of Ethics.
• Uphold patient voice, system policies, and service excellence as part of the patient services team.
• Utilize clinical expertise to deliver safe, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient care.
• Participate proactively as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Expectations of Practice

• Accountability, responsibility, and authority in nursing practice.
• Effective teamwork and delegation.
• Clear communication and respectful interactions.
• Commitment to personal and team development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree/Diploma); BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Georgia RN license.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Specialty certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) preferred depending on service area.

Experience

• At least 1 year of nursing experience; 2 years preferred.
• Experience as relief charge nurse preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Basic computer skills and technological aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sufficient clinical and leadership experience to ensure competence and credibility.

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