Medical Surgical / Unit Charge Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University Hospital is seeking a Unit Charge Nurse/RN for their Complex Medicine Unit. This unit handles a high acuity and diverse patient population with conditions including renal failure, endocrine dysfunction, pulmonary disease, infectious disease, gastrointestinal and liver disease, dermatology disorders, congestive heart failure, multi-system failure, malnutrition, geriatric patient disorders, and conditions requiring radioactive treatments. A unique aspect of the unit is its contractual agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support patients enrolled in clinical trials. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4 to 1. The unit emphasizes exceptional teamwork, shared governance, and professional development, aligning with Emory's vision to be a leading academic health science center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
1 year of recent post-graduation nursing experience.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.

Nice To Haves

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

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 to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
Acts as a change agent and leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems supporting the mission, vision, and values of the department.
Solves problems creatively, negotiates conflict, and collaborates with others.
Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking.
Models expert communication skills to colleagues.
Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
Acts as an expert clinician and leader within their area of specialty.
Completes employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Models time management skills.
Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
Stays informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
Functions as charge nurse.
Models delegation skills and assists colleagues in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care.
Is considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader.
Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.
Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change.
Actively participates in 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 Nurse Manager.
Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.
Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.
Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues).
Is aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors.
Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.
Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (i.e., appropriate follow-up with Nurse Manager and risk management).
Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.
Monitors issues and their resolution.
Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.
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.
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.
Questions management practice as it relates to research.