Nurse Charge Leader: Elevate Patient Care & Team Performance

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Clinical Charge Nurse at Wellstar Health System, Inc. directs and oversees daily unit activities on a shift to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

This licensed nurse serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, balancing care delivery with staff development and operational efficiency. Embedded in the WellStar governance and nursing practice models, the Charge Nurse leads by example in accountability, teamwork, delegation and communication, supporting patient safety and

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
• Participate in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assist in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected shortages or surges in census.
• Proactively plan for the care of patients across the care continuum and develop protocols and procedures with care managers to achieve best practice outcomes.
• Make patient assignments and manage bed flow in conjunction with the surgery schedule.
• Round with physicians/surgeons and communicate with supervisor nursing administration on bed flow and availability.
• Provide governance and leadership in safety and quality, and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor to other professionals to ensure a qualified workforce.

Job description

The RN Clinical Charge Nurse at Wellstar Health System, Inc. directs and oversees daily unit activities on a shift to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

This licensed nurse serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, balancing care delivery with staff development and operational efficiency. Embedded in the WellStar governance and nursing practice models, the Charge Nurse leads by example in accountability, teamwork, delegation and communication, supporting patient safety and