RN Charge MedSurg - KH CH

RemoteWorker US; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an RN Clinical Charge Nurse to oversee daily unit activities and ensure high-quality patient care. This full-time role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to patient advocacy. The ideal candidate will have an RN license and relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• RN license (single or multi-state) required.
• BLS certification and ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the unit to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Coordinate bed assignments and manage emergency services.
• Conduct daily rounds and ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient Advocacy

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

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Job Summary

The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to ensure the safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse acts as a caregiver, often taking modified patient care assignments, and practices in a clinical environment managed by Nurse Managers and other leaders, supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The practice framework is guided by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.

The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers, ensuring patients, families, and significant others receive individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. Expectations include accountability, responsibility, authority for nursing practice, effective teamwork, delegation, communication, respect, personal development, and team development. The role contributes to establishing practices that promote excellence in patient care, resource efficiency, and leadership tasks such as staff scheduling, unit patient flow, clinical expertise, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other duties assigned by the manager.

This position serves as a resource to other areas, providing operational insights and hospital awareness. The Charge Nurse assists in developing team members' skills, fostering expertise, and building rapport between nurses and physicians to enhance patient service. All RN Clinical Charge Nurses are expected to be licensed, knowledgeable, and uphold the practice standards outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. They support patient advocacy, system policies, and culturally aware, age-appropriate patient care.

Facility: Cobb Hospital

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Resources and Support: Monitor equipment inventory and utilization; participate in resource planning; assist in staffing during shortages or surges; plan for patient care across the continuum; develop protocols and procedures to improve outcomes.
• Tactical Responsibilities: Make patient assignments considering new graduates, float staff, and patient types; review discharges and length of stay; round with physicians/surgeons; coordinate bed assignments and flow; manage emergency services and waiting areas.
• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes: Conduct daily rounds; oversee the nursing process; ensure relationship-based, patient-centered care; adhere to clinical standards focusing on safety and quality; evaluate care quality and make necessary adjustments.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Communicate with management about care delivery and staff performance; promote interdisciplinary communication and documentation; foster a respectful, inclusive environment; support performance improvement and research initiatives.
• Professional Development: Maintain confidentiality and compliance; serve as a preceptor or mentor; support ongoing education and proficiency completion.
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Promote research and performance improvement activities; participate in data collection and clinical questions; ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Minimum Education & Licenses

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree/Diploma or BSN preferred)
• Required licenses: BLS certification, RN license (single or multi-state), ACLS (preferred or instructor certification)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise preferred

Additional Information

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