Medical Surgical / Unit Charge Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4d•$47 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

On 6G, our staff are recognized as experts in the broadest of specialties – general medicine. Working on 6G, you will hone your skills working with peritoneal dialysis, accessing ports, and administering chemotherapy. The unit has 24 beds and serves patient populations with diagnoses such as cystic fibrosis, arrhythmias, immunocompromised patients, kidney failure, infections, paralysis, diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, and stroke. The targeted nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. On 6G, we pride ourselves in fostering a compassionate and highly collaborative environment that empowers nurses. The RN Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
A valid, unencuregistered nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP

Responsibilities

Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department.
Adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.
Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
Is recognized as an expert clinician and a 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.
Role models time management skills through example.