P&R Surgery

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

40d

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description 8am-5pm / Monday-Friday / Full Time / 40 hours We are seeking a capable RN / Charge Nurse who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. RN Clinician Charge 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. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. 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. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. Functions as charge nurse. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others. Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues) Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department. 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 Unit Director. Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations. 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. Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.

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, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
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

Education: MSN or DNP

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.
Leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department.
Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Functions as charge nurse.
Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues) Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
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 Unit Director.
Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
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.
Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.
Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.