Charge Nurse, Vascular Access — Shift Leader

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

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide transformational shift leadership and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. You will ensure patient safety, acceptable flow, and optimal resource use while supporting and mentoring staff during each shift.

You will lead interdisciplinary communication, escalate issues to leadership, and act as a clinical and professional role model within the unit.

Qualifications

• Licensure as an RN in Georgia; National certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within two years of hire.
• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year in direct patient care in an acute care environment and in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Executes leader standard work each shift to promote reliable operations and standardization.
• Leads tiered huddles and uses visual management to identify abnormalities and coordinate countermeasures.
• Facilitates escalation of barriers using safety tools and chain of command.
• Applies rapid-cycle improvement (PDCA/A3 thinking) to address recurring barriers and improve results.
• Coaches staff to reinforce a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity, unit census, and staff competencies.
• Monitors patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize throughput and efficiency.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

RN licensure in Georgia

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide transformational shift leadership and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. You will ensure patient safety, acceptable flow, and optimal resource use while supporting and mentoring staff during each shift.

You will lead interdisciplinary communication, escalate issues to leadership, and act as a clinical and professional role model within the unit.