Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care (MedSurg)

RemoteWorker US; Pinson (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for their Acute Care unit. This full-time night position involves directing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting team development. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and have strong clinical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Current active RN license in Georgia required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• National certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily activities of the unit on assigned shift.
• Ensure safe and successful delivery of care.
• Support growth and development of team members.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/Diploma)

Baccalaureate in Nursing (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 and successful delivery of care.
• The Charge Nurse acts as a caregiver and may take a modified patient care assignment.
• They work in a clinical environment managed by Nurse Managers and other leaders, supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
• The practice framework is guided by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and research.
• RN competencies are based on these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
• The role involves establishing and maintaining practices that ensure excellence in patient care, efficient resource use, and leadership tasks such as staff scheduling, unit patient flow, clinical expertise, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other duties assigned by the manager.
• The RN Clinical Charge Nurse serves as a resource for operational knowledge and hospital/facility awareness.
• Supports the growth and development of team members to enhance departmental skills and inspire expertise.
• Builds rapport between nurses and physicians to promote ongoing service to patients and exemplifies role model behavior.
• All RN Clinical Charge Nurses must be licensed, knowledgeable, and adhere to the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, the Scope of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Upholds patient voice, system policies, and service excellence goals as part of the patient services team.
• Possesses advanced clinical expertise to support safe, age-appropriate, culturally aware patient care and acts as a partner in care.
• Participates proactively as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe patient care for patients, families, and significant others.

Expectations of Practice

• Accountability
• Responsibility and authority for nursing practice
• Effective teamwork
• Delegation
• Communication
• Respect
• Personal development
• Development of team members

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse); a Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current active RN license in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• National certification in the area of specialty is preferred, with additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) possibly required depending on the service area.

Experience

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

Skills

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to utilize technology to support clinical care, with basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused, patient-centered manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical and leadership experience to ensure competence and credibility in leading others.