ICU Charge Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

8h•$47 - $55

About The Position

The ICU Charge Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations on a clinical unit during a specific shift. The role supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to support optimal patient- and family-centered care. The charge nurse functions as an expert clinician and formal leader, mentors and guides staff, supports effective delegation using the Synergy model for care, and contributes to organizational systems, evidence-based practice, and improved patient outcomes. Responsibilities also include completing employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within required time frames; evaluating operational forms; coordinating resources; and ensuring adherence to unit policies and procedures. The position leads clinical mentorship, operational management, communication and conflict resolution, advocacy, quality improvement, and education. It includes coordinating staffing and schedules, supporting administrative activities and cost containment, participating in regulatory reviews and change initiatives, resolving staff and patient concerns, and identifying educational needs. Employees must meet Clinical Nurse commitments and maintain position requirements under the PLAN clinical lattice point system. UCN/SNM criteria must be completed within nine months of hire or promotion, including specified communication training, formal preceptor training, and LEAP course enrollment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
At least 2 years of recent nursing experience and at least 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 I Employee Commitments.
Achieve points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN clinical lattice point system 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.
If performing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire; employees already 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 after hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Mentor Registered Nurses in the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster leadership development in other staff.
Guide less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Use the Synergy model for care in nurse-patient assignments.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs.
Identify a managerial problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with budget planning, cost-containment activities, staffing schedules, and communication of concerns to the Unit Director.
Evaluate the effect of policies on daily operations and support administrative decisions.
Facilitate daily operational issues with staff and support compliance with educational requirements.
Model effective communication and foster open, candid communication.
Mediate conflicts among nursing staff and take appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees regarding attendance and performance issues when appropriate.
Support and empower colleagues and advocate for nurses.
Address customer concerns and complaints, including follow-up with the Unit Director and risk management as appropriate.
Address escalated patient issues and refer them to the Unit Director or Patient Advocate when needed; monitor issues through resolution.
Improve unit and hospital systems to support optimal outcomes and implement innovative approaches for patients and families.
Identify staff needs and ensure they have resources and tools to support patients and families.
Identify and collaborate on educational programs and develop management- and leadership-focused in-services.
Demonstrate and share current evidence-based practice and question management practice in relation to research.
Complete required employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
Ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures and coordinate resources for optimal patient outcomes.
Meet Clinical Nurse employee commitments and PLAN point/contact-hour requirements; complete UCN/SNM criteria within nine months of hire or promotion.