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Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge - MedSurg Oncology - Full Time Night Shift

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. · Austell, GA

FULL-TIME Posted Nov 11, 2026

Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare? At Wellstar, we value your contributions and ideas, fostering an environment of compassion and excellence. Our mission is clear: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Join a team where dedicated professionals work together to make a significant impact in the industry and in the lives of patients.

Work Shift
Nights (United States of America) - Full Time

Job Summary:
As the RN Clinical Charge Nurse, you will oversee daily activities on the unit during your assigned shift, ensuring safe and effective patient care. In conjunction with Nurse Managers and other leaders, the Charge Nurse plays a key role in delivering quality care and often assumes a modified patient care assignment. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing individualized, high-quality care.

Your primary responsibilities will include directing nursing practices, promoting teamwork, facilitating communication, and ensuring the efficient use of resources. You will contribute to staff schedules, patient flow, and serve as a clinical expert in patient care matters. This role not only supports the development of the unit's team members but also aims to foster strong relationships between nurses and physicians.

We expect all RN Clinical Charge Nurses to be licensed, knowledgeable, and committed to upholding the nursing practice standards as outlined by relevant professional regulations and ethical guidelines.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
• Resource Management: Monitor equipment inventory and assist in acquiring resources for high-quality care.
• Patient Care Coordination: Plan for patient care continuity while participating in protocol and procedure development.
• Tactical Responsibilities: Assign patient care duties, manage discharge processes, and coordinate with physicians.
• Quality Assurance: Rounds daily on patients to evaluate care quality, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate with management regarding care delivery and employee performance issues.
• Professional Development: Uphold confidentiality, serve as a mentor for nursing staff, and maintain necessary education and proficiencies.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Promote and participate in nursing research and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Minimum Education:
• Associates in Nursing or Nursing Diploma (Bachelor's preferred)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification
• RN - Registered Nurse (Single State or Multi-State Compact)

Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required; 2 years preferred with experience as a relief charge nurse.

Required Minimum Skills:
Join us to discover a rewarding career and the support to perform meaningful work. Connect with one of the most integrated health systems in Georgia and embark on a fulfilling journey.

Additional Details

City
Austell
State
Georgia
Country
US
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