Emergency Department Charge Nurse / 7pm - 7:30am

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Emory University Hospital Midtown is seeking a Charge Nurse who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. The Charge Nurse 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. This role is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. The Charge Nurse demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking, and is adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.

Requirements

• 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.
• BLS required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred.
• Completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
• Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.
• Enrollment in LEAP course.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
• Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assists them in effective delegation.
• Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.
• Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
• Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.
• Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees