Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care (MedSurg)

RemoteWorker US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Acute Care unit. The role involves directing nursing activities, ensuring quality patient care, and supporting team development. Candidates should have a nursing degree, an active RN license, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position operates overnight shifts, offering a dynamic environment focused on patient advocacy and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree/Diploma).
• Active RN license in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily activities of the unit to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Act as a caregiver and take modified patient care assignments.
• Contribute to establishing practices for excellence in patient care.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Effective communication

Clinical competence

Leadership competence

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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

• The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to ensure the safe delivery of care.
• The Charge Nurse acts as a caregiver and may take modified patient care assignments.
• Practices in a clinical environment supported by Nurse Managers and leadership, guided by the WellStar Shared Governance Model and the Professional Nursing Practice Model, emphasizing evidence-based practice and research.
• Contributes to establishing practices that ensure excellence in patient care, efficient resource use, and leadership tasks such as staffing, patient flow, clinical expertise, physician rounding, committee involvement, and survey readiness.
• Serves as a resource to other areas, promoting operational understanding and hospital awareness.
• Supports the growth and development of team members, fostering departmental skills and expertise.
• Builds rapport between nurses and physicians, serving as a role model.
• Upholds licensure, knowledge, and practice standards as per the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and ANA Code of Ethics.
• Supports service excellence, patient advocacy, and system policies.
• Utilizes clinical expertise to deliver safe, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and partners in care delivery.
• Participates proactively as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring high-quality patient care.

Expectations of Practice

• Accountability
• Responsibility and authority in nursing practice
• Effective teamwork
• Delegation
• Communication
• Respect
• Personal and team development

Qualifications

Minimum Education

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

Licensure/Certification

• Active RN license in Georgia
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• National certification in specialty area preferred (may require additional certifications like ACLS, PALS)

Experience

• At least 1 year of nursing experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Experience as relief charge nurse with clinical expertise is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Basic computer skills and technology utilization
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication both orally and in writing
• Clinical and leadership competence to lead others

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