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

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$47 - $55

About The Position

The RN Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit, providing formal clinical leadership at the point of care. The nurse is recognized as an expert clinician and change agent who strengthens organizational systems in support of the department’s mission, vision, and values, and models sound clinical judgment, expert communication, and effective time management. The RN Clinician Charge serves as a resource to staff and a liaison with physicians and administrators to facilitate optimal, patient- and family-centered care. The nurse remains current on clinical trends and evidence-based practice and serves as a formal leader within their specialty. The role includes mentoring and guiding nurses, coordinating staffing and daily operations, supporting regulatory compliance and cost containment, resolving conflicts and addressing patient concerns, and contributing to quality improvement, professional governance, and staff education. The position is listed for a 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and carry objects up to 35 pounds; occasional to frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, and patient-care/handling injuries; use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.
Travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing.
Nursing specialty certification relevant to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster leadership development in others.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet department needs and assist with staffing schedules.
Identify an operational problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with budget planning, cost containment, staffing coordination, and communication of concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations and support administrative decisions.
Facilitate daily operational issues with staff and ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Participate in unit- or system-based professional governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Model effective communication, promote open and candid communication, and mediate staff conflicts.
Take appropriate action to address unacceptable communication or behavior and counsel employees on attendance or performance issues as appropriate.
Support unit and colleague needs through supportive, non-judgmental behaviors; empower and advocate for nurses.
Address customer concerns and complaints, following up with the Nurse Manager and risk management as appropriate.
Address escalated patient issues and refer unresolved issues to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate; monitor issues and their resolution.
Challenge and shape unit and hospital systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and implement innovative approaches to patient and family needs.
Identify staff needs and ensure staff have resources and tools to meet patient and family needs.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on educational programs, including management- and leadership-focused in-services.
Demonstrate and disseminate current evidence-based practice and question management practice in relation to research.