Heart and Vascular Unit Charge Nurse

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
• Family-focused benefits  
• Wellness incentives 
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  

Heart and Vascular Unit Charge Nurse / RN

7p - 7:30am / Full Time / 36 Hours per week

Emory University Hospital

We are seeking Unit Charge Nurse to support Newly opened Heart & Vascular Unit 

The 4B Moderate Care Unit will be a fast paced unit with a high volume of patient turnover and a wide variety in patient diagnosis.  It will be an excellent learning platform for a vast amount of cardiovascular procedures and diagnosis.  Working in this environment will develop organization skills and critical thinking.  It will also be a great opportunity to develop critical care skills and enhance and fine tune assessment skills.

12 bed, 24 hour observation unit that will be utilized by the entire heart/vascular service line at EUH.  This includes CICU, CVICU, 6E (CVICU’s stepdown cardiac floor), 8E (CVICU’s stepdown vascular floor), and 4G (CICU stepdown floor).  Patients that will be on this unit will be a combination of critical care patients awaiting placement in one of the heart/vascular ICU’s or stepdown units.  This unit will also be an observation are for patients that came in for a same day procedure that may need to be monitored for a longer period of time but plan to discharged home, assuming all goes well.

• Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
• Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
• Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department.
• Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence based practice.
• Functions as charge nurse. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care.
• Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
• Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
• Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
• Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
• Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.
• Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
• Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations. Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.
• Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors.
• Actively empowers and advocates for nurses. Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Identifies, recognizes and responds to the needs of unit staff to ensure that staff has the resources and tools available to meet patient and family needs.
• Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (i.e., appropriate follow-up with Unit in position.Director and risk management).
• Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Two years experience as an RN with a minimum of two years of experience in the area of concentration.
• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Certification preferred.
• BLS required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.
• If promoted internally or hired externally, the incumbent must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation ; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.