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

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$47 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Charge Nurse plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations for a clinical-unit shift. The role supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to support optimal patient- and family-centered care. As an expert clinician and formal leader, the Charge Nurse mentors nurses, coordinates team behavior and unit resources, supports staff development, and promotes effective communication, conflict resolution, and advocacy. The position also contributes to operational management, staffing, cost containment, regulatory readiness, compliance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. The role models sound judgment, delegation, time management, and leadership, and completes required employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within established time frames. This position is at Emory University Hospital Midtown. The stated schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role requires a BSN from an accredited prelicensure program, recent nursing experience, experience in the specialty area, an unencumbered Georgia RN license, and BLS certification. ACLS and other certifications may be required for certain departments or specialties. An MSN or DNP is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
At least 2 years of recent nursing experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
Meet all Clinical Nurse employee commitments.
Achieve the electives/points and contact hours defined in the PLAN clinical lattice point system to maintain the position.
Complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including Enhancing Your Communication HLC#6488, a formal preceptor training workshop, and enrollment in the LEAP course.
If performing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, obtain an active compact/multistate eNLC license within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP.
ACLS certification may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct daily operations for a clinical-unit shift.
Supervise staff and facilitate communication with physicians and internal administrators.
Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster leadership development among staff.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Incorporate the Synergy model for care into nurse-patient assignments and model effective delegation.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs and assist with staffing schedules.
Identify a managerial problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with budget planning, cost containment, and communication of unit concerns to the Unit Director.
Evaluate how policies affect daily operations, support administrative decisions, and address daily operational issues.
Ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Model effective communication and help maintain an environment of open and candid communication.
Mediate conflicts between nursing staff and take appropriate action to address unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees on issues such as attendance and performance when appropriate.
Advocate for nurses and address patient or customer concerns, escalating unresolved issues to the Unit Director or Patient Advocate.
Monitor patient and customer issues and their resolution.
Improve unit and hospital systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and implement innovative approaches for patients and families.
Ensure staff have the resources and tools needed to meet patient and family needs.
Identify and collaborate on educational programs, including management- and leadership-focused in-services.
Demonstrate and disseminate current evidence-based practice and question management practices in relation to research.
Complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
Ensure adherence to unit policies and procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of operational forms.
Meet Clinical Nurse employee commitments and achieve required PLAN points, electives, and contact hours to maintain the position.
Complete UCN/SNM criteria within nine months of promotion or hire, including Enhancing Your Communication HLC#6488, formal preceptor training, and enrollment in the LEAP course.