Night-Shift RN Charge Nurse: Med/Surg Leader

Confidential; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar in Georgia seeks an RN Clinical Charge Nurse to direct and oversee daily unit activities during the night shift, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with nurse managers and interdisciplinary teams within a governed framework of professional practice.

The Charge Nurse leads staffing decisions, coordinates patient flow, rounds with physicians, and supports staff development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or nursing diploma; Bachelors degree preferred.
• All certifications required at hire (BLS, RN licensure).
• RN license (Single State) or RN-COMPACT (Multi-state).
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Relief charge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily unit activities on the assigned shift.
• Plan staffing and patient flow; coordinate with care managers and other members of the health care team.
• Round with physicians/surgeons and manage bed flow.
• Ensure patient safety, quality care, and adherence to standards.
• Mentor and develop unit staff; support performance improvement.

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Job description

Wellstar in Georgia seeks an RN Clinical Charge Nurse to direct and oversee daily unit activities during the night shift, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with nurse managers and interdisciplinary teams within a governed framework of professional practice.

The Charge Nurse leads staffing decisions, coordinates patient flow, rounds with physicians, and supports staff development.