PICU Charge Nurse - Lead Patient Care & Excellence

Wellstar Health Systems; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks an RN Clinical Charge Nurse to direct daily unit operations on an assigned shift, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with nurse managers and the interdisciplinary team to balance staffing, patient flow, and clinical decision-making.

You will lead rounds, oversee the nursing process, mentor staff, and uphold standards of practice and shared governance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• RN license required; multiple qualifications acknowledged.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment inventory and ensures staff have tools to perform their duties.
• Plans staffing during shortages or surges to maintain care quality.
• Leads rounds, coordinates patient flow, and supports clinical concerns.
• Oversees nursing process and ensures care is evidence-based.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

English language

Technology literacy

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks an RN Clinical Charge Nurse to direct daily unit operations on an assigned shift, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with nurse managers and the interdisciplinary team to balance staffing, patient flow, and clinical decision-making.

You will lead rounds, oversee the nursing process, mentor staff, and uphold standards of practice and shared governance.