Charge Nurse (RN) - Neuro Acute Care, Full-time Days

Please note that this role is based in Georgia.Generous relocation packages are available. Overview At WellStar,we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - andsuch an integral part of our communities. We want the same things,for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. Asthe most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means wepride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. Wecontinue to provide innovative care models, focused on improvingquality and access to healthcare. Responsibilities The Charge Nurse(RN) is responsible for directing and overseeing the dailyactivities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successfulsafe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and oftentakes modified patient care assignment. They practice in a clinicalenvironment that is administered by Nurse Managers and otherleaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared GovernanceModel. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStarProfessional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice andresearch. RN competencies are derived from these models andsupported by the WellStar Core Competencies. The RN Clinical ChargeNurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team oflicensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients,families and significant others receive individualized highquality, safe patient care. Expectations of practice include:accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice ofnursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect;personal development; and development of team members. The rolecontributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices thatensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient useof resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staffschedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinicalconcerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, surveyreadiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which arebasic to the department's ability to function in a smooth andeffective manner. The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource toother areas opportunity to learn about operational functionalityand hospital/facility awareness. He/she is assists in the growthand development of team members in the unit to help builddepartment skills sets and to inspire expertise. This leader bringswith him or her ability to build rapport between nurses andphysicians to continue service to the patients and is a role modelto others. Qualifications Required Minimum Education * Graduate ofan accredited/approved school of nursing as and AssociateDegree/Diploma Nurse; Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from anaccredited school of nursing preferred. Required MinimumLicensure/Certification * Current/active license as a registerednurse in the State of Georgia; * Must have a current BLS card fromthe American Heart Association on the first day of employment inposition. National certification in area of specialty preferred.(Dependent on area of Service may require additional certificationsuch as ACLS, PALS.) Required Minimum Experience * One year ofnursing experience required, two years preferred. Experience asrelief charge with clinical expertise preferred. Required MinimumSkills * Ability to read, write and speak English language,optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holdsbasic computer skills; * Strong interpersonal skills, criticalthinking and decision-making skills. * Works well with others in acollaborative, team-focused, patient centered way. * Communicateseffectively both orally and in written form with all levels ofinternal and external resources. * Analytical skills necessary tosolve technical, clinical and managerial challenges. Ability tocommunicate verbally and in writing. * Sufficient clinical andleadership experience to ensure competence and credibility to leadothers. Join us for outstanding benefits and developmentopportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology,professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rankamongst the best in the country. Step up to your potential. Findout more and apply today!