Night Shift Charge Nurse – Acute Care Leader

Wellstar Health System; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is seeking a Registered Charge Nurse for Acute Care on the Medical unit on FT Nights. The RN will direct daily unit activities, oversee the Nursing Process, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Leadership tasks include scheduling, patient flow, and rounding with a focus on evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and the development of staff through mentoring and performance

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
• RN competencies and adherence to professional standards are required.

Responsibilities

• Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of care.
• Oversees Nursing Process and coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensures patient-centered care through effective hand-offs and communication.
• Practices safety and quality; leads staffing, patient flow, and governance activities.
• Leads performance improvement and supports shared governance at all levels.

Education

RN license (Georgia)

Job description

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is seeking a Registered Charge Nurse for Acute Care on the Medical unit on FT Nights. The RN will direct daily unit activities, oversee the Nursing Process, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Leadership tasks include scheduling, patient flow, and rounding with a focus on evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and the development of staff through mentoring and performance