Emergency Department Nurse

4 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Emory Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Charge Nurse to join our team at Emory University Hospital Midtown. As a Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. You will supervise staff, facilitate communication with physicians and internal administrators, and provide optimal patient and family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
  • Supervise staff and facilitate communication with physicians and internal administrators.
  • Provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
  • Recognized as a change agent and lead efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department.
  • Demonstrate insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking.
  • Complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
  • Identify the need for revision and evaluate the effectiveness of operational forms.
  • Provide and coordinate the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
  • Remain informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
  • Role model delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation using the Synergy model for care.
  • Considered an expert and viewed as a formal leader. Mentor other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
  • Evaluate the use of resources and cost containment activities.
  • Lead and coordinate team behavior between staff members and actively foster the development of leadership skills in others.
  • Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment that fosters open and candid communication.
  • Serves as an arbitrator in the resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
  • Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
  • Identifies one managerial problem and initiates a test of change.
  • Actively participates in the 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.
  • Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.
  • Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital-wide to achieve the 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.
  • Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to the Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.
  • Monitors issues and their resolution.
  • Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.
  • Develops management/leadership-focused in-service (e.g., time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, leadership activities).
  • Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information.
  • Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
  • Questions management practice as it relates to research.
  • Completes performance reviews with Unit Director input as appropriate.
  • Incorporates the Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.
  • Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
  • Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
Requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • Two years of 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.
Additional Information

Emory Healthcare is committed 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. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. We aspire to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.

Emory Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Physical Requirements: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the workday (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.


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