Charge Nurse | Shift Leader: Patient Care & Safety

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide shift leadership, ensure safe, high-quality care, and coordinate patient flow. The Charge Nurse leads with evidence-based practice, supports nurses, and partners with physicians and leadership to sustain excellence.

The Charge Nurse oversees unit operations during the shift, mentors staff, manages handoffs, and ensures regulatory compliance while optimizing resources and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia with national certification within 2 years of hire.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum 1 year in direct patient care in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute leader standard work each shift to promote reliable operations and safety.
• Lead unit huddles, prioritize risks, and coordinate countermeasures in real time.
• Escalate barriers using safety tools and chain of command with closed-loop communication.
• Apply rapid-cycle improvement (PDCA/A3) to address recurring barriers.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity and census.
• Coach staff, provide real-time feedback, and support a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing Knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide shift leadership, ensure safe, high-quality care, and coordinate patient flow. The Charge Nurse leads with evidence-based practice, supports nurses, and partners with physicians and leadership to sustain excellence.

The Charge Nurse oversees unit operations during the shift, mentors staff, manages handoffs, and ensures regulatory compliance while optimizing resources and patient experience.