Charge RN - Fulltime - Nights - Medical Specialties - Kennestone
- Wellstar Health System
- Marietta, GA, USA
Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)Charge Registered Nurse – Medical Specialties
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is seeking an experienced Charge Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership for our Medical Specialties unit. In this role, you will oversee daily unit operations, support staff, coordinate patient flow, and help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for daily unit operations during assigned shifts.
- Coordinate safe, efficient patient care and appropriate patient assignments.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
- Promote teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication among the interdisciplinary care team.
- Ensure compliance with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and Wellstar policies.
- Monitor patient flow, staffing needs, and resource utilization to support quality outcomes.
- Round on patients to evaluate care, address concerns, and promote service excellence.
- Partner with physicians and care teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Support performance improvement, shared governance, evidence-based practice, and quality initiatives.
- Participate in staff development through coaching, mentoring, and precepting.
- Assist with scheduling, staffing adjustments, survey readiness, and other operational responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate Degree or Diploma required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
- Previous charge nurse or leadership experience preferred.
- Recent acute care nursing experience required.
Required Licensure & Certifications
- Current Georgia Registered Nurse license or Multi-State Compact RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 30k+ team members work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are at the heart of everything we do.
That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program to support our team member’s health, well-being, and professional growth. Our Total Rewards go beyond just a paycheck. We offer a thoughtful combination of competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development opportunities, and a culture that values your contributions and supports your work-life balance. View our Total Rewards benefits here
Mission, Vision and Values
• Our Mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• Our Vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
• Our Values are to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
Coverage at a Glance
When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia.
• 11 hospitals
• 2,729 licensed beds
• 5 health parks
• 20 urgent care locations
• 329+ medical offices
• 11 cancer centers
• 91 rehabilitation centers
• 35 imaging centers
• 3 hospice facilities
• 2 retirement villages
• 9 pediatric centers
• 11 sleep labs
• 7 wound care centers
• 10 counties offering home health services
At Wellstar, we are more than healthcare, we are PeopleCare.